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TITLE: Ayu's Big Problem
PAIRING: Kaji-Ayu-Tsujiai
DISCLAIMER: I don't own this anime (Ultra Maniac) or any of its characters.
CHAPTER 3: Waltz
On the way down, two guys, namely, Kaji who wore a formal black suit with a black long-sleeved turtleneck and Tsujiai wore a grey tux with a black long-sleeved turtleneck under it, alongside with it was a black slacks and shoes. The school festivity's theme was somewhat formal. So, most of the students and teachers were wearing their formal suit.
Kaji and Tsujiai first went to Nina's house to pick her up. She wore a V-neck that was tied in a single knot, a formal white dress that reached her knee line and a pair of white shoes.
"Mom, I'm going now." Nina called out from the door.
"Okay, have fun!"
"Sure Mom, Bye!" Nina walked out to the door with her two other friends.
This time three of them went to Ayu's place. By the time they got there, Ayu opened the door but she didn't bother to take a look at them first.
"Make yourselves at home, I'll just find my shoes." Ayu hurriedly went back to her room.
"Is she always like that?" Tsujiai asked.
"Definitely" Nina answered politely.
Suddenly, they heard Ayu shouted. "Of course not" They chuckled after hearing this.
After a couple of minutes, Ayu joined them at the living room. She handed Nina a necklace so that she could put it on Ayu. The necklace was simple. It has a simple lace with a white pearl on it. She wore a tube, a formal white dress that reached her knee line and also a pair of white shoes.
"So, are you all ready?" Ayu headed to the door. They soon followed her.
Once Ayu locked the door, they walked down to the streets that led to their school. As they walk, two girls were talking. They seem to be excited about the dance while the two guys were silent. As they reached the school's gymnasium, they saw some of the students dancing, talking more or less, they were having fun. They saw some familiar faces like the Principal. He wore his disco suit with a big fluffy afro. Maya, on the other hand, made her own territory. She covered her 'territory' with candles that formed a perfect circle.
By the time they had a table of their own, a guy walked up to them. He wore a complete white suit and an orange sunglass.
"Hi there, Little Ayu" He said.
Both girls were stunned when they heard the new voice, especially Ayu. They both turned around to see who the spectator is.
"Yuta" They both said in unison.
"Good to see you too. So how about a little dance, Little Ayu?" Yuta offered his hand, ignoring Nina's face.
Ayu just sighed and took his hand, plainly. As they reached the dance floor, three pairs of eyes were watching the two as they dance.
"Nina, who's that guy?" Tsujiai asked still watching Ayu and the new guy dance at the dance floor.
"I haven't seen him at school or anywhere, who is he?" Kaji added.
"Um... he's Yuta, a friend of mine." Nina sweat dropped from their sudden curiosity.
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"Tell me why you are here?" Ayu questioned, looking away from Yuta.
"Come on Little Ayu, don't be rude. I was invited." Yuta grinned at Ayu's face.
"By whom?" Ayu asked him again, this time she was looking at him.
"By Maya and I just wanted to see you and Nina, is that wrong?"
Ayu was taken aback by his statement. Maybe she was being rude at him ever since the first time they've met. "I'm sorry for being so rude... there's just so many things happened in a very short time."
"I know I saw everything from Nina's Grandfather's computer."
"So, you're Maya's date." Ayu chuckled after remembering Maya's temper.
"Hey, she just asked me if I wanted to go to your school dance."
"With Maya or with Nina?" Ayu eyed Yuta who was obviously blushing from her question. This time, they were just standing at the dance floor.
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"They stooped dancing." Kaji said.
"Here they come." Tsujiai added.
"Nina, Yuta wanted to ask you something." Ayu patted Nina's shoulder with a wink. Then, she looked at Yuta who was silent. "Right, Yuta?" She nudged him just in case his senses haven't come back.
Yuta blinked, after a second or two he offered his hand to Nina. Then, he whispered something to Ayu. "Thank you, I owe you... big time."
Nina was a bit curious after seeing Ayu smiled at Yuta's whisper. "What was that about?" She asked while they were walking to the dance floor.
"Huh... oh that, that was nothing."
By the time they reached the dance floor, the fast song shifted into a soft romantic beat. Since they were at the dance floor, why waste everything that's in front of you. If you've waited for it for the rest of your life.
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"I just love to watch Cupid's work." Ayu smiled at her best friend.
Kaji and Tsujiai just chuckled at Ayu's enthusiasm. But before they could talk about a new topic, someone walked up to Kaji, it was Akiho.
"Tetsushi, would you like to dance?" She asked.
Ayu just looked at her with a surprised look. 'Wow, she is so brave.' She thought.
Kaji glanced at Ayu who was looking down. He sighed and stood up from his seat to take Akiho's hand and led her to the dance floor. Ayu, on the other hand, didn't move an inch from her seat until, she heard Tsujiai stood up.
"Ayu, care to dance?" He offered his hand.
Ayu smiled and took his hand. Tsujiai led her to the dance floor, next to Yuta and Nina and also next to Kaji and Akiho. Three couples were dancing to the tune of 'Through the fire' Kaji was watching over Ayu who rested the side of her face on Tsujiai's shoulder. While, Nina noticed Kaji's glares at the two the music shifted to the tune of 'Officially missing you remix by Tamia' Kaji was surprised to see Ayu dance and sing at the same time.
'Tsujiai is definitely enjoying this!' Kaji thought.
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Yuta and Nina seated at their seat after the song. They've seen the others dance.
"Did you see the way Ayu dance and sing?" Yuta pulled Nina's seat so that she could sit properly.
"Yea, but that isn't new to me."
"No way"
After a couple of minutes, Kaji and Akiho walked up to Yuta and Nina while Tsujiai and Ayu went to get some drinks for the others. Tsujiai carried three cans of coke and Ayu carried three cans of coke as well.
"Miss Tateishi" The teacher called.
"Miss Tachikawa, what can I do for you?" Ayu asked her MUSIC teacher.
"I saw your little concert, Miss Tateishi. I'll end the chase here; I want you back in the MUSIC club. I already talked to the Principal about the matter."
"I'm sorry, I can't and that's final." Ayu left the group, the gym, the school and most of all, the dance.
"How could she turn her back like that, so rude?" Akiho frowned.
The others just glared at her. Tsujiai ran after Ayu. Nina was about to run after her friend but Yuta stopped her.
"No, let them be." he said.
"But –"
Yuta shook his head.
Kaji was about to do the same but Akiho held his wrist to make him stop. He pulled away from Akiho who was struck from Kaji's changes.
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Tsujiai saw her walking out to the school gate. "Ayu, wait!" He called out.
Ayu didn't stop walking until she felt arms covering her body. "Let me go, what you want from me!" She tried to get loose but Tsujiai's grip was too strong for her.
"No, I won't let you go!" Tsujiai shouted.
Ayu was shocked at his tone. She kept silent and still. The only thing she could feel was Kaji's hold and the liquid that was streaming down on her cheeks that seemed like tears. "Please let me go..." She pleaded with tears flowing down her cheeks.
"No, If I do so, I would lose my love and she will walk away with tears without me knowing if she would be alright, if not. I won't be at peace knowing that you're not alright." Tsujiai turned her around and placed his thumb to stop her welling eyes.
Ayu stared at his black orbs 'Why would he love me? It was just a spell that he wasn't supposed to gain in the first place. Why, he drank the antidote; he wasn't supposed to be like this, why?' She thought. "Tsujiai" She started but he suddenly locked her into a passionate kiss. She closed her eyes with tears flowing one by one at her cheeks, they seemed to be as tears of joy and love that streamed down.
They didn't bother if they were being watched. All that they want was a moment of privacy away from the others. From their place, they could hear the music from the school gym.
Tsujiai smiled, he unwrapped his arm from Ayu's shoulder, who was dosing from the tears that fell off. "Ayu, would you like to dance with me?" he whispered.
Ayu smiled at him and gave her hand.
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"AYU" Kaji called out. He saw her took Tsujiai's hand from a distance. They too saw Kaji calling out for Ayu. "There you are the others were worried when you suddenly stormed off the gym. Come on, I'll walk you back in there." Kaji offered his hand.
Tsujiai looked away from them, especially when Ayu took his hand. He stayed outside for awhile. He watched them vanish in the crowded place.
"You must be cold back there." Kaji removed his jacket and placed it on Ayu.
"Thanks" she said.
As they reached their table, Yuta and Nina were left.
"Where's Tsujiai?" Nina asked.
Ayu blinked, she felt guilty for leaving him back there.
"I'm here" Tsujiai said.
Ayu was surprised to see him. 'Did he saw Kaji gave his jacket?' Ayu felt even guiltier at this point.
tbc
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