Accidentally in Love

Chapter Seven: The Aftermath

Usui Pirika smiled widely as she bid Tao Ren, her ex-boyfriend, a goodnight. You could say that they just had their final date. It was nice, to say the least. Ren had taken her to her favorite restaurant. He still felt bad about how their relationship ended.

But, it wasn't his fault that he liked someone else that wasn't Pirika. Actually it was her elder brother whom he liked. And, Pirika had promised herself, that if it was the last thing she did she would get those two together.

And, so far, things have been going along perfectly. Now all she had to do was sit back and let her brother work his charm on Ren…that is, if Ren didn't die of embarrassment first.

The blue headed Ainu blinked when she saw the red blinking light on their answering machine. She grinned shaking her head as she walked over and pressed the replay button.

"Hey Pirika. It's Horo. I'm going to be a little late getting home, so don't wait up for me, ok? Call me when you get in. Love you."

Pirika grinned widely as she pulled out her cell phone and dialed her friend, Tamao's, number.

"Hello? Tamao?" She said when the phone was picked up.

"Oh hi Pirika-chan!" Tamao said cheerfully.

"Onii-chan left me a message. Is he going to Ren's?" Pirika asked, throwing her purse on the table.

"Uh-huh. I talked to him about Ren and we agreed to break up."

"Yeah…me and Ren broke up too. Actually it wasn't as bad as I though it would be. It was pretty funny getting him to confess he likes Onii-chan." Pirika said as she sat at the kitchen table.

"It was funny with Horo too. He got all uncomfortable when I brought up Ren. But, after awhile he admitted he had a crush on him and had kissed him today."

Pirika grinned widely, "Oh I know! I wish I could have seen it! Their first kiss! I would have taken a picture!" She said tapping her hand on the table in excitement.

Tamao giggled on the other end, "Well, I have to go. I still have to make dinner."

Pirika grinned, "Alright, I'll see you in school tomorrow, then?"

"Ok, bye."

"Bye." Pirika said, hanging up the phone.

OOO

"Nee-san, have you seen my English book?" A purple headed boy yelled, poking his head out of his room.

His green haired sister slowly shook her head, "I'm sorry Ren but I haven't" She yelled back.

Ren sighed deeply disappearing back in his room, closing the door behind him. He slowly walked over to his bed and sat on it. He thought that maybe if he did some schoolwork it'd get his mind off Horo. But, if he couldn't even find his school books…

The young Tao shook his head. It was going to be a long night, he had come to terms with that already. He knew that tomorrow he'd have to face Horo. There was no sense in prolonging the enviable.

Suddenly there was a soft knock at his door. Ren glared at the door as he stood up.

It seemed whenever he wanted to be alone, Jun thought it was perfect time for brother/sister bonding. "Nee-san, I busy!" He sighed as he pulled open the door.

"I'm not 'Nee-san'."

Ren blinked, sure enough, it was not his elder sister. But, it was the blue haired Ainu that had earlier kissed him.

"HoroHoro…" Ren said softly, blushing slightly.

HoroHoro smiled uncertainly, "So…you forgot your English book at my house, you know." He said, holding up the said object.

Ren glared at the book, "So that's where it went!" He murmured taking it, his hand accidentally brushing over Horo's causing the younger boy's blush to deepen.

"So, tomorrow's tutoring session it still on, right?" HoroHoro said, a hint of hesitation in his voice.

Ren blinked slowly. The all day tutoring session HoroHoro promised him for missing today's, now he remembered, "Yes, of course." He said nodding his head, "And you better be here early too. Don't make me have to come after you." He added, glaring at the blue haired teenager.

HoroHoro grinned, "Of course not!" He said, holding up his hand in defeat, "I'll be over 'round ten?"

Ren glared, "Nine and not a minute later or I'll have you writing so many lines your hand will fall off." He threatened.

HoroHoro nodded quickly, "Nine it is." He said softly, a small smile on his face.

Ren blinked, getting more and more flustered by the moment as those sky blue eyes bore into him, "Alright! I'm tired. I've had a long day." He said, his face red as he averted his eyes from Horo.

Horo nodded once more, "Ok, I'll let you sleep then." His voice was soft as his breath was warm as it cascaded down Ren's neck…wait…when did Horo get that close?

Ren slowly turned, to once again meet Horo's eyes. He paused, staring unsurely into Horo's blue eyes. Slowly Horo leaned closer to Ren, he was giving Ren the chance to pull away. But, Ren didn't. He didn't lean forward either, he just stood there. Frozen from shock as Horo's lips met his once more in a sweet, short kiss.

"Goodnight." Horo whispered as he pulled away. He offered Ren once last grin before he walked down the hall.

Ren stood at his bedroom door, watching Horo's retreating back until he rounded the corner. Sighing contently he closed his door once more. And with a small smile he preceded to get ready for bed.