"Aya it's you who decide if your love one or best friend will be number one in your heart. Trust me it's not a big problem", Rei said. She brightened up a bit.

"You think so?" he went to her and messed her hair fondly.

"Hai". She smiled at him. "I'm a genius right?" he said with a grin. She stuck her tongue out.

"As if!"

"Hey!" she started to run as he chased her out of the gates. Then she stopped and looked at him. "What is it?"

"Are you not going to go with Ran today?" Aya asked. He shook his head and went near her as they walked together.

"Iie. She said she'll be with Miyu and Yuuya to go to the mall to look for some gifts. Or maybe buy some gifts. She did offer me to come with her but I decline. I'll study first and buy gifts later. How about you when are you going to buy gifts?" Rei asked, taking a glance at her.

"Maybe this Thursday afternoon. You?"

"Hey that's also my plan. Do you mind if we'll go to the mall together?" she shook her head.

"I don't. It will be fun to have company".

"And your best friend will be your company on that day!" Aya gave a slight laugh. "Say…has Yuuya courted you?" she blushed and shook her head.

"You?" he shook his head. "When are you going to make the first move?"

"I've planned it already. I think…after our Christmas party", Rei replied. His best friend smiled.

"Ganbatte ne!"

"Arigatou gozaimasu". She stopped walking when she realized they need to part ways. "What is it?"

"I have to go this way and you need to go that way", Aya replied. "It's all right no need to walk me home".

"Are you sure? Your parents will kill me if something bad happens to you". But she just gave a slight laugh.

"Don't worry they don't even know you walked with me". He gave a wry smile. "See you Rei-kun".

"See you Aya", Rei also said as she gave a slight bow and walked towards her home. He sighed and also left.

Three days they studied for the test. Aya was doing her best to study hard so that after vacation when they get back…she will be happy to see all her test papers with high grades. At last the third day came…"Yey! Test is over! Tomorrow will be our Christmas party!" Rei exclaimed. The rest agreed.

"Say Aya you haven't bought any Christmas gifts?" Yuuya asked. Aya shook her head.

"But I'm gonna buy it today! Rei's coming with me!" from behind, Rei said.

"Coming Aya?"

"Coming!" the lass replied, getting her bag. "See you tomorrow guys!"

"See ya! Take care!" the three said, waving.

"So…what would it be are we going to have lunch first or are we going to buy our gifts first?" Rei asked as they we're in the Mall.

"Gifts first!" Aya exclaimed. Her best friend raised his brow.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah! Why are you hungry?" Aya asked, turning to face him. He shook his head.

"It's not yet even twelve noon. We'll meet outside that restaurant when we're finish buying our gifts okay?" Rei said pointing to a restaurant. His best friend nods.

"Okay!"

"Okay later!" he said as they part ways.

They took their time in choosing some gifts for the person they picked the name and for other people. And they don't even know what to buy for them. So it was one in the afternoon when they meet at the restaurant. "Sorry I'm late. Have you been waiting long?" Aya asked as she was panting. Rei shook his head.

"I just arrived. So…shall we eat? I'm starving Aya!" his best friend nods.

"I agree. Let's go!" Aya said as she pushes the door of the restaurant and went in, Rei right behind her.

"Tomorrow will be your lucky day right?"

"Not really", Rei replied. He knew what she meant. She gave a slight laugh.

"Ganbatte Rei-kun", was all she can say as she continued eating her food. "True, sometimes best friends are not meant to be".

"Why you want us to be more than friends?" Rei said with an evil grin. Aya flushed.

"Iie! I-I've never look at you more than a friend". She looked away. "I-If I do I won't really open up my problems because of the feeling "love" that I have for you".

"Your right", Rei agreed with a nod. "I'm really happy we are best friends".

"Me too", she said as she looked at him and smiled while he smirks. "Nani?"

"Nothing. I know something you don't know".

"Honto ni? Tell me!" he shook his head.

"That's for you to find out", Rei replied as he stuck out his tongue.

"Oh Rei! You're so mean! Meany!" he laughed.

"Just wait and you'll see". Aya just rolled her eyes and continued eating.

After their tiresome shopping Rei walked Aya home. "Thanks for this day Rei".

"Nah it was nothing", he replied sheepishly that made Aya chuckle.

"See you tomorrow then. Sayonara!" she said with a wave.

"Sayonara", Rei said as she watched her leave and he looked up before the sun sets.

The next day was their Christmas party while everyone started a little game. After that they ate together and they exchange gifts. Aya gave her gift to Ran and Ran gave her gift to Aya. Yuuya and Rei exchange gifts. "This is unexpected!" Ran said.

"I solemnly agree", said Yuuya. Their beautiful classroom decorated with Christmas decors now became a mess.

"Looks like we need to clean", Aya began.

"Yeah", the three replied.

"Hey Aya this is for you", Yuuya said handling her his gift.

"Ei thanks. This is for you", she said giving him a gift.

"Thanks a lot!"

"Here Miyu", she added. Miyu gave her a gift.

"Thanks Aya. Merry Christmas!"

"Merry Christmas!" she went to Rei who is busy looking something in his bag. "Hey Rei! Merry Christmas!"

"Advance Merry Christmas", he began as he turned around holding three gifts. "Here". They exchanged gifts and Aya asked.

"For who are those?"

"Miyu and Ran". Her eyes twinkled.

"Good luck with Ran", Aya said in a sing-song voice.

"Thank you", he replied in a sing-song voice too that his best friend chuckled. "Good luck with Yuuya".

"Yeah right! Whatever!" Aya said rolling her eyes and Rei smirked and walked away.

Nobody knows that two hearts and two couples will be one on that day. Confessing your feelings to that person is hard. It's either he or she accepts or rejects you. But as for Ran and Rei, Yuuya and Aya they we're lucky. They have the same feelings and both accepted the other. What happened to them is not important…maybe what matters are that they have finally confessed.

As months passed the relationship between friends and lovers ran smoothly. They we're sweet to each other and understand each persons feeling. But on the month of March something will change…"Thanks for walking me home Yuuya".

"No problem Aya. Test is finish and we'll finally practice for our graduation!"

"I certainly agree", said Aya. "Where are you going to college?" Yuuya's eyes saddened. "Yuuya?"

"My parents want me to take a test so that I'll have a scholarship…"he began.

"That's great!"

"…in America", he added. Aya's face fell. She didn't expect that. "Aya don't worry I'll still be loving you". She shook her head and tried her best not to cry.

"If you pass then that's great. You don't need to worry about me". She buried her head to his chest as they hugged each other. "If you'll find another person who you'll love don't hesitate to tell me and I won't think twice to let you go".

"No Aya! That won't happen!" Yuuya said hugging her tighter.

"It will happen you can't deny that", she said as she forced a smile. "But I'll always treat you as a friend. You can count on me".

"Aya…"was all Yuuya can say as he hugged his love one.

To be continued…