Notes: Thanks for the reviews. Two! (and the ! is not a factorial thing) Thank you very much. To the one whose name began w/ a 'u' (bad memory) I'm sorry about Tachibana Kippei, yes, I did make him a bit grumpy. It is a bit out of character but I thought—since one of his schools opponents is going out with his sister—he might be a bit angry, but I'll try to tone it down a bit.
Chapter Three:
'Hello, Tachibana house-hold, may I please ask who's calling?'
'Hi Kippei, it's me Akira. I'm calling to speak to Ann.'
'All right, one moment please.'
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'Hi Akira!'
'Hi Ann, what were you doing hanging out with Momo today?'
'Oh, like I said, I just saw him in the park and decided to buy me an ice cream.'
'Okay, well, do you think that we could meet up after practice tomorrow and maybe go somewhere?'
'Er, sure, yeh, that'd be great.'
'Okay, I love you, bye.'
-CLICK-
'Hello, Momoshiro house-hold, may I please ask who's calling?'
'Hi, this is Ann Tachibana, calling to speak to Takeshi.'
'Okay, just one moment please.'
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'Hello Ann!'
'Hi Momo, I'm going to have to cancel our date tomorrow. Akira wants to go somewhere with me.'
'Oh, man. That's too bad. I'll see you Saturday then, okay?'
'Okay.'
'Bye-bye.'
'Ciao.'
-CLICK-
--The next day after tennis practice (at fudomine)—
'Hi Ann, sorry I'm late,' Kamio was slightly out of breath. 'They kept us a bit long.'
'It's okay, where did you want to take me?'
'To the art museum, they're having a gallery of Leonardo Da Vinci. I thought you might enjoy it,' he gave a weak smile.
'Of course,' said Ann, giving his hand a quick squeeze. 'I'd love to.'
a—Saturday—
'So what was your date with Kamio like?' Momo smirked.
'Nice, very nice,' she gave a sympathetic smile.
'Nice… was it any fun? An art museum?'
'It was fine Momo, you don't need to be so cruel.'
'Oh, Ann, I'm just making fun of him because he's my rival.'
'I think we've astablished that he's not. I don't like him that way. It's all pity.'
'Yeh,' said Momo, sheepishly. 'Wanna go out to dinner?'
'Sure, where?'
'I know this sushi place where I can eat cheap!'
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'Hi Taka! My date and I would like a table please.'
'Of course, I'll have it arranged.' Taka walked off to get someone to wait on them. A few seconds later someone led them over to a small table.
'Isn't this place nice?' Momo smiled at her. She looked very pretty today. 'AND it's cheap for me because I'm on the team!'
'Cool,' Ann returned his smile. She shrieked suddenly and pushed her hair in front of her face.
'What is it?' whispered Momo, bending closer to her. 'What's wrong.'
Ann pointed her thumb over towards the door where stood Ibu Shinji and a very pretty girl.
'Oh,' Momo said and ordered for them.
'You said this is a good place? –mutter mutter- One of the Seigaku people's dad owns this place,' Shinji and the lady were sitting so close that you could hear their conversation.
'Listen bro, don't act too grumpy, can't you ever smile?'
'No.'
'I think we should leave,' said Ann quietly. 'Shinji and Akira are very close, this could be very risky for our relationship.'
'Well, I already ordered and I don't want to waste food,' Momo pushed some of her hair behind her ear. 'If he recognizes you, just say you don't know who he is.'
Ann giggled.
After dinner, Momo walked Ann home.
'See you later Ann,' said Momo.
'Thanks for the dinner Momo,' she pushed open the door. 'I'll see you… Thursday afternoon?'
'Okay, bye,' Momo walked off feeling very very happy… until he walked into the most repulsive thing ever…
'What are you doing out so late Momo?' said Kaoru.
'Dropping off my date, thank you,' Momo walked around him. 'You shouldn't be out creepy this late Kaoru, otherwise the police will pick you up.'
'Shut up, I'm trying to get in some extra exersize.'
'Yes, I do think you need an exorcism.'
'That's not what I meant you idiot.'
'Do you want to fight?'
'No,' said Kaoru. 'I want to work on my calves, goodbye.' He jogged off.
