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Chapter 4: How To Survive A Storm

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Ten kicked a rock down the street, trying to keep his nervous eyes on something else than Koboshi. His cheeks were hot and pink and with every bit of his might he tried to hide how he felt at the moment. If Koboshi ever found out so soon about Ten's feelings she'd probably completely freak out on him. The chances were 50/50 of her ever returning his feelings back. But whatever happened, he wanted to keep his friendship, and as long as he had it the way things were going now, then he never wanted to loose it with a sudden change.

Koboshi on the other hand, was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable. Why isn't he talking to me…? she thought to herself, giving him a look through her blonde bangs. Is there something buggin him…?

Ten, trying so hard not to look into her eyes, continued to act like he was thinking of something else rather than her.

"ah!"

Ten glanced at Koboshi, a little surprised from the yelp she had just let out. "uh, Uematsu, what's…." His eyes caught a little glisten on her cheek and when he looked at it more clearly, he could see it was a small droplet of water. "A-Are you crying, Koboshi-chan!"

Koboshi wiped the drop off her face and examined it on her finger. "I don't think so…"

"huh?"

A small little raindrop landed on Ten's arm, and soon another... and then another… another… and then slowly, yet suddenly, tons of little raindrops fell from the grey clouds and onto they're bodies.

"oh no, Ten-chan!" Koboshi squeaked, covering her book bag from the rain. "W-we don't have an umbrella, do we!"

Ten, just a tiny bit startled from the sudden change of environment, looked around him before looking back at Koboshi. "Err…" It didn't take long for the rain to pour on her, but by now she was soaked. Her white school uniform was starting to turn transparent, and Ten, blushing madly, could see through it clearly. And having a small glance of its contents, he instantly swirled around, feeling his cheeks throb from the burns of his blushes. "U-Uematsu….!"

Koboshi looked down, letting out another yelp. Almost instantly she brought her book bag to her chest to shield it, and her cheeks, along with Ten's, were cherry red. "T-Ten-chan, Let's get home before--"

A flash of lightning cut through the shadows and squeezed at their pupils, shrinking them with fright and shock. After just one second a horribly loud crash of thunder pierced at their ears, speeding up the rate of their heartbeats. The storm had arrived, along with the winds that bashed them hard.

We gotta get out of this storm…!, Ten told himself, feeling the winds push harder on him. The soft little raindrops now felt like little needles, stabbing at his face. Quickly scanning the area, his eyes caught sight of a small Phone booth, which seemed to be standing firm against the storm's powerful punch. He made up his mind and grabbed onto Koboshi's hand, pulling her with him into the small space.

Koboshi dropped her bookbag in the process, and paper blew out of it, swirling around them. Koboshi glanced at it, her mouth wide open from shock. She gripped onto Ten's shirt, not realizing it.

The door of the booth slammed shut, closing them both inside. The whole thing itself barley could fit them two inside of it. The space was cramped, and they're bodies pushed together, front on front. (in other words, boobs on chest. XDDD --- is an idiot)

"Urr…………": Ten looked down at Koboshi, trying to keep his hands from touching her. Urk! This isn't right…

Koboshi's eyes filled with tears as she watched all her school work get ripped away by the storm. All her projects she had been working on, were gone in a single brush of wind. She felt a huge lump form in her throat, and she buried her face in the warmth of Ten's chest. "………."

Ten blinked. He never felt anything like this before. It felt so odd to him… yet it felt right. He didn't know if he should comfort her or not. The moment was kinda… well… lets just say unusual. But still, the girl he loved for many years had her crying face in his chest. She was using HIM for protection and comfort. The chemistry was overflowing through the little phone booth.

"…." Gulping a huge lump, Ten placed his hands on her back. And soon he started patting… then rubbing… then gripping. He pulled Koboshi's body against his and held her in a hug.

Koboshi's eyes widened as her flesh pressed on his. She blinked a few times and blushed, looking up at him. "T….Ten-chan…" she breathed out softly. And in a moment's time, the tears started to stream down her face.

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"tee hee hee.. su…"

Misha appeared in Kotarou's apartment, beside his futon. She was floating with her wings and was still transparent, but this wouldn't last for long. Once that clock struck midnight, she'd be human. She'd finally be able to hold Kotarou close to her. She felt her heart pumping, springing out of her chest in each beat. The excitement filled her as she stared down at his resting body.

"Hee Hee..."She giggled to herself. He looks so cuddly, suu…

Every other second she glanced at the clock, feeling extremely anxious for midnight to pop up. Yet the clock had barley reached past 10:30.

I'm so excited! SU!, her thoughts screamed. Kotarou-kun! Oh Kotarou-kun… I'm finally gets to huggy-wuggy you again!

She let out a squeal and set her angelic boots by the door. Gracefully, she began to remove most of her heavy clothing, dropping it on the floor below her. In just 30 seconds she had already stripped herself down to a white silk gown. Everything in the room was dark and shadowed. But Misha herself seemed to be glowing.

"….Kotarou-kun…" She knew she couldn't hold him yet, but that didn't stop her from climbing into the futon with him. She laid her head upon her hands, and rested her eyes. "… my Kotarou-kun…"

by the time the clock hit 11:59, Misha was already asleep, dreaming of the day that awaited her tomorrow.

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END CHAPTER 4

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Wow, that chapter was allot shorter than my others. but oh well, Chapter 5 will probably make up for it. It'll be fun to write. 3

I really enjoyed writing this chapter too… with the Koboshi and Ten thing going on. XD That was just a pinch of naughtiness there… ha, I wouldn't even call it naughty. XD more like… a thing…..? x-x;

Anyway, thanks for reading. XDDD

Cappy.