A/N: I should've known that the first reviewer would be KousukeAsazuki. Heh, oh well. Maybe I'm just not cut out for fics…but one of my friends wanted me to try it, so I won't give up on her. At least, not yet, anyway. Ugh…I'm just too nice…

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"I want you!" Ayumu yelled instinctively then mentally kicked himself for saying something so incredibly obtuse. 'Great job, Ayumu…now would be a good time to try and cover that up…' his mind screamed. All he could do was cast a blank stare to the stupefied pianist. 'Now, idiot!' some voice in the back of his head shouted. How could he be such a moron? Eyes would never return his feelings! "I…I mean…I want you to help me." He corrected himself as he tried his hardest not to blush and make a further fool of himself. 'Did he buy it?' he asked that same voice that had been nagging at him for the longest.

Eyes stood there, keeping the same stoic countenance he always displayed on that porcelain mask of his. "Oh? On what matter do you feel that you need my assistance?" a tiny, imperceptible smirk tugged at the corner of his pale pink lips, but was hidden in no time at all.

The brunette's brain hit overdrive as he tried to think up a logical reason to get the disgruntled pianist to stay. I need you to help me find my brother." He replied, breathing a mental sigh of relief. It wasn't entirely a lie. Kiyotaka's disappearance was one of the reasons he had gotten involved with the Blade Children in the first place… He just hoped that Eyes couldn't see through that flimsy excuse and embarrass him even further.

"I believe that you're quite capable of doing that on your own, little Narumi." Rutherford replied. "You don't need my assistance for that, now do you?" he asked, seeing right through that little head of his. "No, you want something else…don't you, Narumi?" Those deep, azure orbs raked over Ayumu's thin form, trying to pinpoint anything that might make him at least a bit attractive. The stoic pianist had high standards and knew what he wanted, but if Ayumu couldn't meet those criteria, then he'd be cast aside without a moment's hesitation. "If there's something else you require, though, feel free to ask…" Oh yes, he had the boy wrapped around his finger, and was loving it.

Ayumu frowned. "No…that's all." He lied.

"Alright then." Deeming the conversation over, Eyes turned and headed for the door. There were still a number of things he had to get, and he didn't have time for meaningless mind games with the Narumi boy.

Ayumu watched Eyes and Rio leave. "Wait!" he really didn't want the boy to go just yet.

Rutherford and Rio stopped in their tracks. The short girl turned, wondering why Ayumu seemed so intent on getting them to stay. "Ayumu, whatever it is, cant it wait? Eyes still has to but me a Valentines Day melon!"

The brunette ignored the girl's rantings and focused on Rutherford. "Eyes, I…are you free for dinner tonight?" he asked.

"Perhaps." Eyes glanced at the boy, knowing full well his intentions.

"I was wondering…if you don't have anything planned…if you could join us…I mean, Madoka and me for dinner." It took a great amount to the boy's willpower to keep looking him in the eye.

"I'll consider it." The Brit. replied.

"Uh…" Ayumu muttered, trying to clear his head. 'Did he just…?' "Ok, how does 7:00 sound?" he questioned, not wanting to get his hopes up too much. With Eyes, noting was ever certain.

Rutherford gave a slight nod and proceeded to walk out the door.

Narumi breathed a sight of relief. Now all that was left was to get ingredients for the dinner he was planning.

"Um, Ayumu?" Hiyono looked at the elated brunette.

"Yeah?" his enthusiasm quickly faded.

The blonde asked the one question Ayumu couldn't stand to hear. "Am I invited?"

A/N: Of course not! Of course, if Ayumu said that, it would be a bit mean. He sure has his share of ordeals, doesn't he? He's cleared one hurdle and a dozen more appear! What should he do? Should he invite Hiyono to dinner and have everything go wrong, or tell her no, and see how she takes it? Either way, things won't end up too well! Leave your reviews and opinions on what you think he should do! And, of course, the more reviews I get, the faster I can update! And if not…well, you might be waiting for awhile! Bye now!