SPIN THE BOTTLE

Dangling hearts by a string

Himiko spun it, making sure she didn't glance at a certain somebody. It slowed. Himiko's heart did the exact opposite: it quickened. Her eyes widened when it stopped. So did everybody else's.

"My my. Somebody is playing a prank on us! Not that I'm complaining," Dr.Jackal smiled, "Wouldn't you agree, Mr.Midou?"

Ban said nothing. He was staring in disbelief at the open mouth of the beer bottle, pointing straight at him. Himiko was shaking her head, "No. Way. Am. I. Kissing. Spiky."

Shido laughed mercilessly, "Come on, sea urchin, you know you want to!"

"Shido!" Madoka said in a disapproving voice.

"Sorry," muttered Shido, flushing. For once, Ban didn't make a comment back. He still hadn't lifted his gaze from the bottle. He hadn't blinked. He looked practically dead.

"Ban?" Ginji looked worried.

"Well, that's ok," Himiko said, softly, looking at a spot on the floor, "You don't have to. But you don't have to make it so obvious. It does hurt, you know…"

Ban finally moved his gaze from the bottle. But he looked at Himiko. He wasn't grinning his sly smirk or yelling his ass off at something. He was just watching. Some would say observing.

"That's it!" Himiko yelled, frustrated. She began to stand up but a hand yanked her back down. She fell forward. Somehow, someone had swiftly taken away the bottle before she hit the floor.

"Ow! That h-" Himiko began to mutter when she looked up into beautiful, deep blue eyes. She gulped slowly.

"I'm sorry…" Ban whispered then placed his lips upon hers. It was the most wonderful thing Himiko had ever experienced (A/N: duh.). Her heart fluttered as she tasted his spiciness. He began to pull away when Himiko placed her hand on his cheek and kissed back. His eyes widened then slowly closed. He held her close, making sure she was comfortable.

"Uh, guys?" Ginji mumbled. Natsumi was closing his eyes.

"I wonder if this place is going to become a strip club," Paul wondered loudly.

Ban and Himiko stopped and smiled at each other.

'He must really love her,' thought Sakura, 'It's the first time I've ever seen an actual smile on his face.'

Himiko sat back in her place and Kazuki put back the bottle. (Now we know who took it away!)

"I think you guys have had enough," Teshimine said, not facing them, although everyone could hear the clear amusement in his voice, "Sun's out."

Everyone was dumbfounded. So what if the sun was out? They had completely forgot how they started the game.

"Oh yeah, it was raining!" Sakura said, vaguely.

"I guess we should stop," Natsumi said blandly.

"Yeah…" Juubei said, standing up, sounding slightly relieved. The group slowly stood up.

"Um, Natsumi?" Ginji said, tentatively.

"Yeah?" Natsumi replied brightly.

"Can I buy you a drink? Or anything else?"

"But, Ginji! You don't have money!"

"No! I do!"

"Oh, then sure!" Natsumi looked really happy and that made Ginji happy.

"Go sit, I'll be right there. What do you want?"

"Hm…a mocktail!"

"A…a m-mocktail?" Ginji grinned nervously, "Yeah sure!" After she left, Ginji hurried over to Shido, who was leading Madoka to a table.

"Dude! I need money!" Ginji whispered to him. Madoka giggled. Typical Ginji. Shido sighed, "Tell me it's for a good reason, lightning emperor." He sounded slightly threatening.

Ginji laughed nervously, "Treating Natsumi should be good enough right?"

"I guess I'm in a good enough mood. Alright, here."

"Thanks man, I owe you one!"

"Hey, I expect that money back!"

He turned to Madoka after Ginji left to order drinks from Paul. She smiled at him, "That was sweet." She beckoned him to sit next to her. He did so, smiling.

"I guess I'm in a better mood than normal! Did you have fun?"

"Yes! A lot!" Madoka blushed, "Especially…um…"

Shido grinned. It was cute the way she was so shy, "Especially this?" he asked before kissing her deeply. After coming out of the kiss, Shido looked smug while Madoka blushed and nodded.

"Then I guess it wouldn't hurt if I did it again…" Shido smirked.

Meanwhile, Himiko walked out of the Honky Tonk.

"Hey, Himiko!" Ban called after her, "You leaving?" Himiko turned around and nodded. They were standing in front of her wet motorbike.

She sighed, "I'd be surprised if my ass doesn't keep slipping off the damn seat, though."

Ban grinned, "You know you could just leave the junk here and walk home. It isn't too far off. I lived there once upon a time too, remember?"

"Yeah, I guess…" Himiko mumbled then turned back to Ban, "Uh, Ban?"

"Yeah?"

"Did…uh…" Himiko stammered, "Did that kiss m-mean anything at all?"

"Dimwit," Ban muttered.

Himiko looked hurt, "Then it didn't?"

"Did I say that?" Ban looked amused.

"This isn't funny!"

"Then I'll stop talking." Ban pulled her into a sudden but brilliant, breath-takingkiss.

After pulling out for breath, Himiko laughed, "You're incredible, you know that? And I mean at the whole kissing thing."

"Shut your trap, woman, I'm brilliant at everything," Ban said, kissing her again. (A/N: Yay! My fav. pair! And then comes Shido and Madoka)

"Kazuki?" Juubei said as they walked home to Kazuki's tiny flat. (A/N: If he has one. Ehe)

"Yes, Juubei?" Kazuki smiled.

"Tell me something, will ya?"

"Go on."

"You cheated didn't you?"

"Huh? What are you talking about?" Kazuki said, not quite looking at him.

"I can sense your heart beat becoming faster," Juubei grinned, "You used your string to spin the bottle, don't deny it."

Kazuki sighed, "Well maybe I did. When did you realize?"

"Right after the bottle spun so damn long for Madoka after she and Shido kissed."

"Yeah, well, I seriously didn't know what to do!" Kazuki laughed.

"I think Midou realized too after you said that you were worried about putting off the lights back home. You're a pretty bad liar, you know? And I'm pretty sure all of them will realize it pretty soon."

"Yeah but they'll be thanking me for it."

A/N: Hope you liked the ending! I know it's kind of an abrupt ending. Or is it? I really don't know. Anyway, I finally could upload docs! Sigh. Story finito! (Right after you people review!)