Hello again, First off I want to apologize. I never meant for this Chapter to take so long. Gomen nasai, I seriously seemed to lose my focus but have finally found it once more. I hope you enjoy this chapter. Thanks to the wonderful people who have reviewed, your thoughts mean a lot to me.

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Love Trials The Chronicles

Chapter 3 - Cut Throat Business Deals

Aya stared in shock at the scene before her. Junpei was stretched out on top of Satsuki, who wore very little in the way of clothing. His face, the color of a tomato, he was currently sputtering.

Hiroshi tugged on Aya's arm. "Come let's leave the lovers to their date." He smiled at Satsuki before pulling Aya towards the door. Aya glanced back one last time to see Satsuki lean up and kiss Junpei.

Turning back around, she glanced at Hiroshi to see him staring at the lingerie with an odd look in his eyes. She cleared her throat trying to catch Hiroshi's attention. "Can we please go somewhere else?"

Brought back by her voice, Hiroshi nodded. "Sure, how about I buy you some ice cream?" He smiled when she nodded. He lifted a finger and gently tucked her hair behind her ear. Leaning in close he felt the need to whisper. "I'm sorry you had to see that. I didn't know Junpei was such a hentai."

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Aya needed time to think, after leaving Hiroshi at the ice cream stand she wandered around Tokyo trying to decide how she felt. It was kind of comical seeing Junpei's head pop loose but I am angry too.

She wanted to smack Satsuki and she didn't fully understand why. Shouldn't I want to smack Junpei just as much? Her thoughts were a jumble of confusion and she couldn't find any easy answers. Maybe I should talk with Junpei and hear his side. Shaking her head in frustration she decided to see what he had to say.

Finally locating him heading home she called out, "Junpei-kun could I ah…talk to you for a minute?" She watched as he turned and his eyes widened in surprise.

"I…uh…thought you wouldn't want to talk to me. If you feel the need to slap me, warn me first all right." Holding up a hand casually and chuckling nervously he continued, "I am sorry that happened earlier. Kitaouji-chan is just…well…over the top at times." He glanced at Aya and prayed she understood.

Aya stood watching him wanting to believe him but still unsure after Satsuki had kissed him. Suddenly a thought struck her and she spoke without thinking. "What about that kiss?"

Junpei began blushing and waving his hands around. "That…wasn't me you know and Kitaouji is just too affectionate."

Aya chuckled to see him so uncomfortable. "Okay you are off the hook this time." She stepped closer and glanced up at him. "Can we go get some ice-cream?" She smiled shyly and waited for an answer.

"I would like that." He reached over and grabbed her hand tugging gently. "Come on, let's go." He smiled down at her in relief.

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Satsuki smirked confidently assured that Junpei was head over heels. How could he not be after that kiss? Stars danced in her eyes as she waited for Hiroshi to arrive. She sat on the bench tapping her foot impatiently. He promised to be here by seven. I hope he succeeded with Toujou. That little mouse does not deserve my Junpei.

Her attention was brought back to the moment by footsteps behind her and a clearing throat. "Well is Manaka-kun head over heels or what?" Hiroshi spoke from behind her and then moved around the bench to plop down beside her.

She thought for a moment before responding to his question. Of course he is how could he not appreciate me for what I am? "Of course he is head over heels, before long I will have him in my bed." With a flirtatious wink, she smiled up at her co-conspirator.

"Did you make your move on Toujou? Did the little mouse at least let you kiss her?" She asked scorn coloring her tone.

Hiroshi glanced at her, the scorn in her voice surprising him. "What do you have against her anyway?" He waited wondering how she would answer.

"She is…" What do I say what do I say? "She is…just little miss goody two shoes if you know what I mean. Little Miss Sweet and innocent and I just know she is no innocent. That stupid routine just drives me up the wall."

His eyes widened in surprise. I never would have thought Satsuki would be jealous of Toujou. This is just too perfect. He chose his words perfectly to rub her the wrong way.

"She seems really sweet, and that innocent allure is just perfect if you ask me." He suppressed his grin as Satsuki's face grew red with frustration.

"No one asked you and anyway it's all just an act." She growled low in her throat wanting to throttle Hiroshi. He makes me so mad.

Hiroshi watched the play of emotions across her face. Man she is beautiful in a snit. Now I can make things even worse for her. "Hey Satsuki-chan remember your promise? You said you would kiss me and I know I fulfilled my end of the bargain, now it's your turn." He didn't give her a chance to respond and just pulled her close and closed the gap.

His lips met hers slowly and he teased her with tiny butterfly kisses. When a sigh slipped out, without her realizing it, he pulled her even closer and began his assault. He nibbled on her lower lip and then teased her with his tongue.

Before long they were both panting with need and he broke the contact hoping to confuse her. He glanced at her to find her for once quiet and slightly flushed.

Wow, that can't happen again, even if he is better than Junpei when it comes to kissing. She finally found her voice. "You know that can't happen again. I can't do that to Junpei-kun." She glanced at him to see him regarding her coolly.

We will just have to see about that. He didn't reply just nodded and stood slowly. "I have to go now. I will see you tomorrow." He walked away without looking back leaving her to wonder.

She sat still in shock. Her hand unconscientiously wandering to her lips, as she sat thinking. He did not even mention enjoying it or anything, I wonder why? Just to leave like it was nothing, how dare he do that? She sat pondering for a while before finally heading home.

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Here is an end to Chapter 3, I hope you have enjoyed it.