Memo: Ha ha. Hey people! Super sorry for the really really long delay. Busy working on school and my two other stories for my other high demanding fans.Don't worry about Yahiko and Tsubame and the new twist. I assure you that in the end, they'll be together again...Hopefully...Uh, I didn't mean that! No, really! Anyway, thanks for messaging me again all my fabulous fans! I'm glad that you all think that this story is really sweet and it'll be sweeter for those Tsubame and Yahiko fans! I'm sorry that you guys have to deal with my really late updates. Anyway, here it is. Don't let the title get you! Please enjoy!

Chapter Ten: Nothing

"No! No! No! Yahiko, you got it wrong again!" the drama teacher yelled at the poor boy as he rolled his eyes at her. I tried not to let out the giggle I was holding in. The teacher stopped the music and went back on lecturing Yahiko...again. While this was happening, I just sighed and stood there, waiting patiently.

Just a few minutes after drama class, which is the last class of the day, the teacher summoned the both of us to stay in the classroom after school. At first, we exchanged glances, wondering if we got in trouble or not. Then, as soon as she explained to us what she planned to do, we were more than happy to help out...Or at least, I was.

"I don't know what to do you with you! How are you supposed to dance with Tsubame on stage in front of a whole crowd of people if you can't even dance with her in here?" the teacher yelled angrily. She's talking about the scene of the ballroom dancing, where Cinderella and the Prince Charming dance with each other through the night. Then, he leads her outside the gardens and confesses his love for her. How romantic!

The teacher let out another frustrated sigh as she turned on the music once again. "Now Yahiko, place one arm around Tsubame's waist. Good, now don't tense up Tsubame. You have to feel relaxed. Good. Then with the other hand, you hold hers so it will be like this waltz dance. Good. Now, one-two-three, one-two-three. She counted the beat as Yahiko and I did the steps. "Now, now Tsubame. Don't look at you feet. You have to look at each other's eyes. You have to make it seem like you're in love!"

Love? Well, that's easy because I already love Yahiko. I thought to myself with a mental smile. But I didn't look at his eyes because I constantly looked down at my feet. He did the same thing, since he was the lead, and because of this, we accidentally bumped heads. The teacher let out another frustrated sigh and turned off the music. By the look of her face, nothing would make her happy.

So we practiced one last time. The music was a slow waltz and I carefully followed Yahiko's steps, making sure that I wasn't looking down at my feet too much. Yahiko looked really bored about the whole thing and he looked as if he wanted to be anywhere but here. I don't mind that much because it's my day off at the Akabecko and I have a lot of free time anyway. As the music continued, we settled on our own thoughts. I thought about how this reminded me of our first dance at the festival. Then, I felt a blush run through my cheeks as I remembered the scene clearly in my mind. Luckily, he didn't notice. He was in his own world of thoughts.

Then, as the music slowly ended, he dipped me down, careful that I didn't hit my head. We were supposed to hold in this position until the light faded on us, and luckily, he didn't drop me this time. As soon as the song ended, the teacher clapped enthusiastically, yelling "Bravo! Bravo!" She smiled widely at us. "Now keep that position and I'll be right back!" she said and with that, she ran off the door.

Tension immediately filled the room for some reason. I was getting a little dizzy from being held upside down for a while and we were both quiet for a few minutes. I stared at the door, hoping that she'd come back soon, but she didn't. Then, I slowly gazed at Yahiko's dark-brown eyes and found then staring back into mine, burning into my soul. He held my gaze for a while and I felt so weak under the intensity of his eyes. My heart was pumping faster and faster as I tried to look away, but I couldn't.

I just noticed how close we are. I felt safe in his arms as he kept me in the same position for what seemed like many minutes. Our faces are almost touching and I instantly had flashbacks of when he almost kissed me at my apartment. It was entrancing, his eyes. He looked as if he was studying me, trying to know what I'm thinking of. We were both silent, but I could tell in his eyes that he wanted to try it again. He wanted to kiss me.

Then, as if he could read minds, he slowly and carefully leaned closer to me.

Yahiko's Point Of Veiw

We had to have extra drama lessons. The drama teacher thought it would be a good idea if we practicing dancing the waltz that we were supposed to dance at the ballroom party thing. The only problem is that neither of us knew how to waltz in the first place, so we got yelled at a lot. As if getting yelled from Busu isn't enough. I never even wanted to accept this thing in the first place, knowing that I'd have to do this when I could be out playing basketball or something with the guys. There are only three reasons why I'm here and only three.

One: The drama teacher can get...overdramatic. It's easy to piss her off with all her random mood swings and she takes everything seriously. And the way she wanted us to do this was more like "Come after school and work on the ballroom scene or get a detention!" other than "We're gonna work on the ballroom scene and if there's any problems about that, then you could just tell your parents it was school-related or something."

Two: Even though I despise staying at the school longer than I need to greatly, it's better than staying back at the dojo and working on the piles and piles of chores that Busu gives me daily. And it also helps me with the play and the bet that I have with her.

Three: I get to hang out with Tsubame throughout the afternoon.

I don't know, I guess I'm 'attracted' to her in a way. Riku often said that attractions are temporary, but I highly doubt that in this situation. Even though I highly want to believe that this is just a game that I have with the guys, I can't. It's too real, my feelings for her. All the things that I told Sora at the arcade were stuff that even I'm not sure of. I definitely am not gonna let Riku win this bet for sure, so the bet is still on no matter what. But my feelings for Tsubame are the one that confuses me the most. I hate her for making me feel this way, but then again, I don't because I like the feeling she gives me inside my heart.

I always tell myself not to fall in love for her, that love is just a game, and as soon as I break up with her, I don't have to deal with her anymore. I mean, what use is love anymore than a game? Every day, people are breaking up with someone and then hooking up with someone else just to get back at that one person, even though they don't like the person they're 'going out' with. It's all about toying with people's feelings and pretending. That's what Riku says anyway. But with Tsubame...it's different. Her love is real.

I slowly dipped her down, making her head just a few some inches hovering from the floor. The teacher congratulated us and suddenly just ran off, saying that she'll be back and ordered me to hold her in that same position until she gets back. My jaw dropped as I watched her leave. Then I glared darkly after her as I heard her footsteps run down the hallway. A few minutes passed and she still didn't return.

I sighed heavily and I gazed at Tsubame, who was still looking at the door. Then, as if she knew I was looking at her, she slowly returned my gaze. Just then, I became so caught up in her beautiful eyes that held true innocence and love. I became lost in her eyes and I couldn't even think. My throat was dry as I licked my lips slightly and my eyes traveled down to her lips. Her soft, smooth lips. They were perfect! And I couldn't even breathe as my heart pounded hard against my chest.

I didn't even know that I was leaning towards her until our noses touch. My lips almost touched her and my eyes widened as I realized what I was doing. Then, I jumped away from her, almost dropping her. She let out a surprised scream as I caught her in the last minute. We both panted a little from holding our breaths and we looked at each other's eyes again. Then, I saw something that surprised me.

She looked hurt.

Then, at that second, the teacher entered the room.

Tsubame's Point Of Veiw

As he leaned in, I was unsure what to do. With uncertainness, I closed my eyes and suddenly found it hard to breath. I felt our noses touch slightly and his lips barely touching mine. I truly thought that he was really gonna kiss me and I was willing with all my heart to accept it. The kiss that I've been dreaming of for a while now, I'm finally gonna get it! And I couldn't help but have a small smile grow at little at the nice thought at the corner of my lips. But suddenly, I felt a sudden movement and found myself almost crashing to the floor. I screamed in both surprise and fear, but in the last second, someone grabbed me and I came face to face with Yahiko again. The thing that I saw before, the thing that lead me the believe that he really wanted to kiss me, wasn't there anymore. There was nothing.

At that second, the teacher came into the classroom. She frowned slightly at what she saw. "Oh...You guys moved. Oh well, we can work on it again next time. It's already four o' clock so you two better be going home before your parents wonder where you guys are. Have a good afternoon!" she said, suddenly sweetly. I quickly moved away from Yahiko's arms and went over to get my stuff. I flung my backpack over my shoulder and walked off, or rather, stomp off.

I don't know why, but I felt really angry at Yahiko. Why did he have to jump away from me at the last second? I thought he wanted to kiss me and I really wanted him to. I tried not to let the tears flow from my eyes. Is he really toying with me?

Suddenly, I felt someone grab my arm.

"Tsubame, are you okay?" Yahiko asked, looking at me intently.

I kept my face hard as I gave a harsh glare at him. "I'm fine."

"No you're not. Are you mad that I didn't kiss you?"

"No..."

"Yes you are!"

"Yahiko, just forget it."

"Tsubame, you don't be mad. People kiss each other all the time. It wouldn't mean anything even if I did kiss you."

"It wouldn't mean anything? So if you kiss me, you're saying that it'll mean nothing to you?" I said with anger that I never felt before. I could tell that Yahiko was getting scared because he said nothing to me. I shrugged his grip off me and walked towards the Akabecko. He followed me.

"What do you want me to say Tsubame? I'm just telling you the truth!"

"Why won't you just leave me alone Yahiko? I don't want to talk to you."

"Why not! Why do you have to get all angry about something I didn't even do?" he yelled, standing in front of me, sharing the same dark glare that I gave him. He was trying to block me from going into the restaurant.

"Just leave me alone Yahiko! If that kiss didn't mean anything to you, then I probably mean nothing too!"

"You know that's not true."

"I'm starting to believe that it is."

"What's that supposed to mean?" he snorted.

"Because Keiko and Yumi saw and heard you. You've been betting stuff and I'm just a toy in your game of love! I never wanted to believe that, but now I am! I can't believe that you're actually that kind of person. I always thought that you were different...Thanks for proving me wrong..." I said, walking past him. Then I turned sharply at him. "Oh, and tell your friends to find another girl that they could make bets on. Just as long as they're not my friends!"

"Tsubame, you can't do that! What do they know, huh?" he yelled angrily. I ignored him and walked further inside, tears slowly falling from my eyes. I could feel my heart breaking as I sat down and tried to hold back the rest of my tears. But I couldn't.

Misako came up to me a few minutes later. "Tsubame, are you all right?"

"I'm fine..." I said firmly.

"Is anything wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong Misako," I answered. "At least, nothing that matters anymore."

She finally convinced me to tell her the whole story. And so I did.

"That jerk! He's not gonna get away with this!"

"It's not a big deal anymore. It's over."

"No it's not! You think that I'm gonna let some stuck-up pretty boy toy with my best friend's feelings? I don't think so!"

"The kiss means nothing anyway. He didn't even kiss me and I'm all upset," I laughed. Well, not really. But I tried to. Misako looked at me simpatically.

"Don't worry Tsubame. There are other people that are worth so much better for you. He doesn't deserve you if he doesn't love you."

I put a small smile, remembering something that Yumi used to say. "The person that makes you cry isn't worth your tears. The person that's worth your tears won't ever make you cry. I know, I know."

"Good. Now can you give us a hand here, even though it's your day off? We're kind of busy today."

"Okay. Anything to keep my mind off of him."

Next Time: After the big fight, Yahiko and Tsubame couldnt stand each other anymore. In fact, its like theyre avoiding each other now these days. Yahiko is fed up with Tsubame and the whole bet. And Tsubame just cant trust him anymore. And before you know it, the play is coming up. Will this all be over before the curtains hit the stage?