A/N: I'm sorry for not updating as fast as I'd like to, but I rarely get time with work and appointments and all. Anyway, here's the third chapter.

KousukeAsazuki: Ayumu really doesn't have a chance with Eyes. I feel so sorry for him! You know, it was funny because I was thinking that, and how he'd embarrass himself while trying to get Eyes' love. He really does need more self confidence! Thatks for reviewing!

Bluerosety: Thanks. Ayumu is kind of sad for wanting Eyes. Poor guy. Thanks for reviewing!

Solo Maxwell-Yamoto: Aww, don't hate Hiyono. What did she ever do…well, besides make life miserable for poor Ayumu and get on everyone's nerves…? Ok, yeah. Now I hate her too. See what you did? Ugh…thanks for reviewing.

Polaris18: Hey love. Glad to see you reviewed. Who's…oh wait. Ayu is Ayumu I take it. Why give him a girl's nickname? Sure, he sometimes acts like one, but no need to give him a girly nickname. But that's what I like about you, you're cute and you come up with cute things. Thanks for reviewing.

Tomoya-542002: Thanks. I'll keep the suggestion in mind. Thanks for reviewing.

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Ayumu blinked at the unexpected question from the girl.

"Answer me, Ayumu!" Hiyono spoke, snapping the boy out of his daze.

"Uhh…what?"

"I asked you if I was invited to dinner with you and Eyes! Youv'e been sooo good with the boxed lunches lately, and I was hoping that I can come and try out dinner!" The blonde smiled.

"What's next? Breakfast, too?" The brunette frowned. "Fine, you can come." He sighed, not in the mood to hear her complain if he didn't invite her.

"Really? Thanks so much, Ayumu! The girl squealed and hugged the boy. "I'll go get ready!" with that, she took off, running out the store in a hurry to get home.

"Oh boy." Ayumu groaned. He looked back at the box of chocolate covered strawberries and picked it up. "I'll give this to Rutherford….I hope he'll like it." Ayumu made his way to the checkout line and paid for the chocolates, forgetting all about the other Blade Children. The only one in his mind at the moment was his perfect Rutherford. 'Maybe I can get Hiyono to go out with Madoka or something before Eyes comes.' He thought to himself as he left the store.

It wasn't long before he reached the apartment where he and Madoka were staying and he slipped through the door to be greeted by none other than a very grumpy sister in law.

"Where have you been?" The woman frowned. "I've been waiting for my dinner!"

"Yeah, whatever." Ayumu sighed. He really didn't seem to hear her, or maybe he was just so used to her constant nagging that it just went in one ear and out the other. Either way, he paid her no mind. "Look, what do you want for dinner? Nothing too fancy, because I have other people to feed." He told her as he hid the chocolates from sight and opened the fridge to look for ingredients for the dinner he planned on making for her.

"Other people? Are guests coming over, Ayumu? Is it that Hiyono girl?" Madoka looked to her introverted brother in law.

"Sort of." The brunette replied, as he grabbed the lettuce and looked back at Madoka. "Either way, it's really none of your business, is it? What I do with other people doesn't concern you." He said, bluntly. Eyes' attitude was rubbing off on him. He had never talked to her in such a disrespectful way before, and he wasn't sure if he should take delight in it, or apologize. 'Rutherford wouldn't apologize…' he thought, turning his attention back to the contents of the fridge. 'But then again…I'm not him….but I still won't apologize….she had it coming….she shouldn't poke her nose into other peoples' business…' he reasoned. But when he thought about it, wasn't that the exact same thing he was doing with the Blade Children? He was getting involved when it wasn't his concern. 'This is different…' he assured himself. 'They need me….if I don't help, then who will…? Not even Kiyotaka had it in him to try and guide them. No…instead, he put the entire thing on me! He left me to handle the Blade Children while he went off and did nothing….and yet…he still isn't back!' Ayumu began to grow frustrated at his brother for dumping such a burden onto him like that. 'He can stay gone, for all I care…who needs him? I don't.' he thought to himself. 'I have Rutherford….'

A/N: Does he? Does Eyes feel the same way? I wonder…can you really call it love if it's a one-sided relationship? And poor Madoka…to get disrespected by her loser brother-in-law….that's really a shame. Anyway, review, please! It's all the reviews that keep me going!