This fic better be moved up the list now that I actually updated….

Chapter 2 :   Setting the Stage

Hikaru during 2nd period class:

            Second period history class was as dull as ever.  Hikaru didn't even see any reason to pay attention anymore since Sai became his personal history expert.  Hikaru and Sai would usually use this time to study Go, but Sai was being unusually quiet at the moment.

            What are you thinking about Sai? Hikaru thought, since speaking aloud to Sai would only embarrass him in front of the class; which has already happened on many occasions.

            "Hmm? Oh, I wasn't thinking about anything…" Sai said quickly.

            Hikaru just looked at Sai, with a doubtful expression.  Come on Sai. Your usually bugging me about something or other right now;  Your  obviously up to something.

             "Ooh… it's nothing really."  Sai smiled, playfully.

            Hikaru put his head on his desk.  Gah…I swear… if this is about stupid Akari…

            "Whaa? Akari?" Sai said innocently. "What would I be thinking about Akari for… YOU obviously are though…"

            Hikaru sat up and sighed, too annoyed to blush.  Gimme a break Sai…why would I be thinking about Akari… it's not like I even talk to her anymore…

            "And you miss it don't you?" Sai slyly replied.

            At first Hikaru had the urge to scold Sai for that comment, but remained calm and thought about it, looking for a way out.  Well its not like I NEED her…it would just be okay to talk to her again, Hikaru thought convincing himself of that.

            Sai couldn't help but smile.  How long will he deny his feelings? He thought.  "So are you going to talk to her again?" he asked.

            Hikaru yawned trying not to act too interested. Yea yea, I guess….  it would have to wait until 3rd period though when we have P.E.

            Sai was excited.  He could see that Hikaru was slowly maturing in that he didn't automatically reject the idea of seeing Akari, but he still had a long way to go. 

            Its amazing how similar love is to playing Go. Sai thought. If I plan my moves correctly, I will achieve victory, and Hikaru and Akari will acknowledge each other's love, and gain happiness.

Akari during 2nd period class:

            Akari sighed.  On a normal day, she would be listening intently to her English teacher lecture, but today she decided to take a break.  Tuning out the teacher's voice, Akari stared at her desk and started to daydream; eventually thinking about a certain blonde-banged go player.  She blushed slightly as she recalled him waving to her earlier in the day.

            Now that I think about it, that was the first time Hikaru's ever waved at me. She thought. We haven't talked in like, forever. Why would he all of a sudden take notice of me?  Akari dwelled on this for some time, eventually daring to think about the possibility that he likes her.  She shook her head.  No…I doubt that. I'll only be disappointed if I think of that. There's no way he would be interested in me… I look of sorrow crossed Akari's face as she remembered how much she used to like Hikaru, but only got brushed aside by him, as if she were an annoyance. Stupid Hikaru.

            "Ne, Akari" a voice whispered from behind.

            Akari looked back to see her two friends, Yuri and Kanoko smiling wickedly at her.  "Eh?"

            "Yuri here tells me that you and Shindo-kun are going to hit it off.  Way to go Akari!  You got a cute one!" Kanoko exclaimed.

            Akari almost fell out of her seat.  "Whaa?!  Yuri! Why would you say that!"

            Yuri, who was a witness to Hikaru waving at Akari earlier said, "Well? What am I supposed to think? All of the girls know that you like him, and now you two are waving at each other."

            "I don't like him!" Akari struggled to keep her voice down, so as to keep from getting unwanted attention. "W-we haven't even talked to each other for a while," she added looking away.

            "Ooh? But if Shindo-kun was all of a sudden interested in you, would you look the other way?" Kanoko interrogated.

            "N-no…. I mean, why would he be interested in me?  He's too busy with all his Insei studies.  I'm not gonna get my hopes up." Akari said, but didn't sound very sure of herself.

            "Aha! So you do like him!  But if your not already going out with him, then you can leave it up to me and Yuri to hook you two up!"

            Akari blushed once again. "N-nooo! Please don't!"

            "Haha don't worry Akari, Kanoko is only teasing you." Yuri said as Kanoko laughed. "We wont embarrass you.  Were behind you one hundred percent. Though I must say, it WOULD be very kawaii if you two went out" she giggled.

            "Thanks Yuri…" Akari turned back around, looked up at the clock, and sighed.  Four minutes left in the class, and P.E. was next.  Akari closed her eyes and thought of Hikaru for the remaining four minutes.

To Be Continued….

Well well, I guess you can expect the next chapter to come out in 2 more years, since that's how long it took me for this measly little chapter. But seriously though, thanks crazyblade for messaging me with harsh words telling me to update…. Soo after I thought about it I decided it might be kinda fun to start writing again…. Buuut unless I get A LOT of reviews im not gonna continue this….. so if you really like this u better let me hear about it…. Even if u don't like it tell me with constructive criticism…. By that I mean telling me how I can improve or if I need to get my facts straight…. I don't wanna hear "oOoH your StoRy Suxxorz because MitAni is the C00lest character and Hes noT In your sToRy….. so YoU SuX!"   get it? Good.    …….. on another note: I must say, Akari is one cute chick. Ahah…. Err alright im done….