Author's Notes: Thank you very much for participating in the POLL Q I got down there. Anyways, please enjoy reading my fic Ayu's Big Problem and please do kindly review.
Disclaimer: I do not own this anime (Ultra Maniac) or any of its characters.
Chapter 8: The Day After The Other Day
Flashback
"Don't tell me you like them both!" Yuta asked.
"Yuta, don't say such a thing!" Nina said.
Ayu was about to breakdown with Yuta's question but suddenly a thought came to her. "I got it." She said.
"What did you got?" Yuta and Nina asked in unison.
"I'll go and asked for Maya's help." Ayu said.
"WHAT!"
End of Flashback
"Ayu, you don't know what you're talking about?" Yuta tried to convince Ayu. "And besides, she'll frankly say no to you!" Yuta added.
"But what if she says yes?" Ayu said trying to make her point.
Meanwhile…
Kaji, Lee, and Tsujiai split up to find something for Ayu to eat. Kaji was on his way to the cafeteria while suddenly someone called out to him. It was one of those students in the lower levels. "Kaji-sempai" they called out. Kaji simply went to where they stood and ask them what they wanted.
A girl stood for the group said. "Sempai, please take this cookies. We cooked them just for you." She handed Kaji the container full of cookies. Kaji saw the other girl holding another container. Then the girl from before asked where could Tateishi-sempai was. Kaji suddenly forgot that he was out to get Ayu something to eat.
"Why'd you asked?" Kaji asked the girl in curiosity.
"Um… we were hoping that we could give this to her." She said as she held a container full of cookies as well.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, Lee called out to Kaji. "There you are!" He said. "Oh good you already found some food."
"What happened to you?" Kaji asked as he eyed his friend. "I…uh…forgot my wallet back at the classroom. By the way, have you seen Tsujiai?" Lee asked
Due to their curiosity, Tsujiai was already on his way to the infirmary. As he opened the door, he heard Ayu saying something about getting some help to Maya but he skipped the thought and proceeded to where Ayu and the others were.
"Where are the others?" Nina asked.
"I don't know actually." Tsujiai simply replied as he walked at Ayu's side and handed her food. "Here's what I only got." Tsujiai said as he released the food. "It's fine with me you shouldn't worry so much, thanks again." He heard her reply. He took the immediate action to tell her "you're welcome".
As Yuta and Nina were watching their little chat, they left the room to give them some space as well as for themselves too.
"Tell me, who do you want Ayu to end up with?" Yuta asked his girlfriend.
"Let me see… I think it should be Kaji." Nina answered.
"Kaji? Why Kaji?" Yuta asked with a different look on his face." Nina looked at him saying he-shouldn't-have-asked-her-in-the-first-place kind of look. "Well, I mean why not Tsujiai?" He asked again.
"Well to start it off, when I first met Ayu she confessed to me that she likes Kaji so much. I guess that's my reason why I didn't choose Tsujiai for Ayu." Nina said.
"But you have to admit Tsujiai and Ayu look cute with each other, don't you think?" Yuta mussed once again.
"Yeah, I have to admit it. But come to think of it, how come Tsujiai never made a move?" Nina wondered.
Yuta sighed. "Honestly Nina, don't you have the slightest clue why he did those things?" Yuta asked.
"Well…actually, no." She replied with a dense look.
"Think about it. Who is Kaji for Tsujiai?"
"His friend…wait his best friend." Nina answered then suddenly something hit her. "I think I know why he didn't made a move."
"And what could it be?"
"He doesn't want to hurt his best friend, so, he's giving a little way for his best friend Kaji." Nina replied.
Yuta gave a little grin at the obvious answer.
"Are you sure you're feeling fine now?" Tsujiai asked.
"Of course I am." Ayu said as she stood up from the bed without two seconds she could feel her knees tingle as a result she fell but Tsujiai caught her and help her stood up but the time stopped, at least for them, both eyes connected with each other. They've never been this close ever since the dances but… why waste the moment when the both of you are alone, right? Tsujiai stroke her back gently slowly caressing her back even Ayu was enjoying the moment. She didn't know what came up to her, as she suddenly caressed Tsujiai's cheeks then slowly her hand was at his neck giving him something he never felt before. He grinned at her which gave back her senses. She couldn't help but to blush, her being entangled with him. She felt warm and also comforting. She never felt this with Kaji. At least, she found their differences. 'Kaji always manages to give me surprises that I really love but Tsujiai, on the other hand, was always gentle yet both of them are warm and comforting at the same time.' Ayu couldn't help but to give another blush at her thought.
What are you doing?
What do you mean?
Come on Ayu you're cheating on Kaji and from the looks of it you're also flirting with Tsujiai.
Am NOT!
What are you doing at least two inches close to him, face to face, entangled with each other then?
Stop it!
"Ayu?" Tsujiai whispered to her still close enough.
"Yes?" She asked.
This time he released her but he held the side of her face, making her feel so special. "This time, I definitely never, gonna let you go." Were his last words as he closed his lips with hers. They were definitely kissing.
'No more hiding.' Tsujiai thought. He continued to kiss her as he felt her kiss back. This was one of the moments he truly treasured. He knew sooner and later it will all stop and fade away like it never happen. But for now he has to enjoy every fiber of time with her alone.
Yuta and Nina were still talking. From where they stood they could see Lee and Kaji walking to their direction.
"Why did you left Ayu in the infirmary?" Kaji said.
"Is Tsujiai there? We couldn't find him." Lee asked with beads of sweat on his forehead.
"He's inside…" Nina said but Kaji already went barging in. "…Wait!" Nina said as she ran behind Kaji.
At a swift moment, Kaji stopped as he saw Tsujiai and Ayu kissing. He was definitely angry and jealous at the same time. He didn't know what to do. He was frozen struck on his feet. He was suddenly bumped by Nina from behind then soon she was followed by Lee and Yuta. On the other hand, Tsujiai and Ayu separated themselves. Ayu looked down while Tsujiai was looking straight at Kaji and at the same time he was holding Ayu's hand with a firm grip he made it to the point that he really didn't want to let her go.
Author's Notes:
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Poll Q: Whom should Ayu pick?
Kaji: 9 votes
Tsujiai: 8 votes
POST SCRIPT: The voting will end at April 8, 2006 only. I'm really sorry if Iwill end it upalready even though the story isn't finished yet. But still, the winner shall claim their heart's desire.
Till here…
cs-ayeka (a.k.a. Trixie)