Every Time We Touch
Disclaimer: I don't own Mars.
Chapter eight: Making Amends
When lunch came, Rei was all Kira could think about. His eyes, his mouth, how strong his arms were…
Rei stepped into the cafeteria and saw Kira sitting at a table by herself. He looked around and saw Tatsuya sitting at the regular table. He walked over to him.
"Hey, what's with Kira sitting all alone? What did you do to her?"
"It's not me, it's you." Tatsuya turned to him. "She has obviously fallen in love with you. I just thought she wanted me to keep my distance."
"Bull." Rei grabbed Tatsuya by the shirt and dragged him over to Kira's table. "Hey Kira."
Kira's head popped up at the sound of Rei voice. "H-Hey Rei. Tatsuya." She looked away she said Tatsuya.
Rei sat Tatsuya down next to Kira. Tatsuya scooted away sheepishly. Rei sat opposite Kira. "So, what's up with you two?" Rei looked from Kira to Tatsuya. Kira continued to look away and Tatsuya scooted father away. "Come one. Talk to each other."
Tatsuya turned to look at Kira. Kira glanced at Tatsuya, and, seeing that he was making an effort, turned to him.
"I'm sorry." They both said in unison.
"For what?" They said together, again.
"Ha ha!" Tatsuya laughed. Kira giggled. "You start first."
"Well, I guessed I hurt your feelings when you decided not to sit by me." Kira looked at her feet.
"But you didn't-"
"You said she could go first." Rei interrupted. "I don't think she was done."
"Sorry," Tatsuya mumbled.
"No, I was finished." Kira looked sheepishly at Rei.
"Ok then." Rei looked at Tatsuya. "You were saying…"
"Well, I thought you wanted space after what you said…" Tatsuya trailed off.
"I didn't mean for it to sound like that. I'm sorry if you thought I didn't want to see you anymore. We can still be good friends." Kira held out her hand for Tatsuya to hold.
Tatsuya took her hand. He stared at it then placed it on Rei's hand. "I think you should do what you think is best. Forget about me."
Kira's face turned bright red. She quickly snapped her hand back. Rei's face fell. "Sorry." Kira placed her hand back on Rei's. "I thought you thought it was getting… awkward… Sorry" Kira looked down, her hand still on Rei's.
"Nah, that's ok. I get that all the time." Tatsuya and Rei shared a glance.
"Well, I guess I should leave you two alone to get to know each other." Tatsuya stood to leave.
"No!" Kira pulled on his arm, causing him to sit down. "I mean, you shouldn't have to. Please stay." Kira looked at her feet.
"Yeah, plus, we'll have a lot of alone time on our dates." Rei wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.
"Rei!" Kira playfully slapped him.
Tatsuya made a face. Kira and Rei laughed. Tatsuya laughed too. He was feeling much better now that things were straightened out.
