Chapter 3 – Truth or Dare

"How about we play truth or dare?" Yuta suggested

"Sure" Nina said

"It's okay with me." Kaji and Tsujiai said

"It's fine with me too." Ayu said

So they looked for an empty bottle and started playing. It keeps on spinning, spinning… spinning and it finally stopped. It stopped at the direction of Yuta.

"Truth or dare Yuta?" Nina asked

"Truth." Yuta replied

"Okay. I'm gonna ask the question. What do you think of Nina as?" Ayu asked with a smile on her face

Yuta didn't answer immediately.

"You have to answer the question Yuta! And tell the truth." Kaji said

"Nina? She's a very special person to me… really special." Yuta said

So they spun the bottle again. It landed at the direction of Kaji.

"Truth or dare." Tsujiai asked

"Truth" Kaji replied

"Do you like someone in our school?' Yuta asked

"Yes. But she's not my classmate this year. We were classmates way back in elementary." Kaji said

They spun again. It's Tsujiai's turn.

"I'm gonna take dare." Tsujiai said

"Okay. I dare you to kiss Nina on the lips and tell her something that you've always wanted to tell her." Kaji said smiling.

"Matte! On the lips? Can't it just be on the cheeks?" Nina said

"Nope! It's no big deal. This is only a dare and besides, we're already in 4th year highschool! We're old enough for this." Kaji said

"Okay, whatever you say!" Nina said blushing.

"Is it okay to you Tsujiai?" Yuta asked

"Yup! It's not a problem. It's only a dare." Tsujiai said

So Tsujiai stepped closer to Nina and kissed her and then whispered into her ear "Aishteru." This time Nina was blushing really hard.

"That looked like that it was sincere Tsujiai! Do you like her?" Kaji asked

"So what if it was true? Can you tell?" Tsujiai replied calmly

"Anyway, let's just continue." Nina said still blushing

So they continued and it landed on Ayu.

"Truth." She said

"Okay. Ayu Tateishi, between us 3 guys here. Do you like one of us?" Tsujiai asked

"Yeah." Ayu said not looking into Kaji's eyes

"Who is it?" Kaji asked

"I can't answer that. I can only answer the 1st question right?" Ayu said

"Oh, yeah. Sorry, I forgot." Kaji said

They spun for the last time and it landed on Nina.

"Truth." Nina said

"Nina Sakura, if you'll dedicate one song to your special someone, what would it be and why?" Yuta asked

"Well… there's too many songs I have in mind. Wait I'll think." Nina said

"Umm… I really can't decide. But for now, I'll just say "A Moment Like This" because if ever I can be with him of course I'd like it to stay forever but I'll just live at the moment and just think about tomorrow." Nina explained

So they finished playing and it was already getting a bit late.

"Nina, we should be going home now. It's getting late." Ayu said

"You're right Ayu-chan. We're gonna go home now guys. See you at school." Nina said

"Wait! Can I walk you home Nina?" Yuta asked

"Sure!" Nina said

"I'll go with you two! My house is near Nina's, so I may as go home now." Tsujiai said

"I'll just accompany Ayu home. My house is near her's anyway." Kaji said

"Ok. So, see you at school. Bye!" Ayu said

"Bye! I'll call you later Ayu!" Nina said waving goodbye.

So they went in separate ways.

While walking, Yuta and Nina were chatting while Tsujiai just kept quiet.

"Umm… Yuta, is Tsujiai always that quiet?" Nina asked

"Nah, he's usually cheerful and noisy but I don't think he's sick. Maybe he's just not in the mood. Why'd you ask?" Yuta said

"Oh, nothing." Nina said

They arrived at Yuta's house…

"Well, that's your house. Ja ne!" Nina said

"Matte! I'll walk you until we reach your house." Yuta said

"Don't worry. I'll walk her home. See you tomorrow!" Tsujiai said

So they continued walking but they were both quiet. Until Tsujiai finally decided to talk.

"Yuta is really nice to you. Are you his girlfriend?" Tsujiai said

"Girlfriend? No! he's just a friend." Nina said

"Oh, but what if he likes you? What will you do?" Tsujiai asked

"I don't know. I mean, we can't be a couple because I just consider him as a friends. That's all." Nina said

"Why? Do you like someone else?" Tsujiai asked

"Yeah. But lately I've been wondering if the guy I like, likes me as well." Nina said

"He probably likes you." Tsujiai said

"What? How can you tell? You don't even know him." Nina said

"I'm just guessing. I mean, you're kind, smart, popular and cute. Not to mention that you have a beautiful voice! There's no way that he wouldn't like you." Tsujiai said

"Oh, thanks. Anyway, how about you? Do you like someone?" Nina asked curiously.

"Of course! She's nice, cute, talented, smart and popular. Why do you ask?" Tsujiai said

"No reason. Just curious." Nina said

"Ok. We're here. See you at school. Goodnight." Tsujiai said

"Goodnight! Thanks you for walking me home." Nina said waving goodbye

Let's see what's going on between Ayu and Kaji…

"So Ayu, how are you? I mean, we haven't talked to each other for a quite a long time now. Actually, since elementary. What's been going on?" Kaji said

"I'm fine. Nothing special really. Been practicing for a tennis competition. How about you?" Ayu asked

"Same old same old. Nothing new. Been getting pretty bored." Kaji said smiling

"Ok. Who do you think will win the popularity contest? I'm sure you will win in the male division, who do you think will win the female division?" Ayu asked

"In the female division? I don't know. There's so many girls to choose from. But I'm sure of one thing." Kaji said

"And what is that?" Ayu said

"I'm sure that you'll be in the top 3!" Kaji said

"Me? Nah, that's impossible. But I'm sure Maya will win first place." Ayu said

"Maya? If ever I win first place, I don't want her to win." Kaji said

"Why not?" Ayu asked curiously

"Because, if she wins then I have to date her! And I don't want that to happen you know." Kaji said

"Oh, okay. That means, you don't like her? I've always thought that you might like her but I was wrong." Ayu said

"I'd rather have a date with you than with her." Kaji said

"Reall? Why do you hate her so much?" Ayu asked curiously

"I don't hate her, I just don't like her. She's so conceited! I like girls who are humble. I don't even get it why so many guys like her. I mean, sure she's beautiful but her personality is way bad!" Kaji explained

"To tell you the truth, she wasn't like that when we were in elementary. Me, Nina and Maya were friends. She was really nice and smart. We three always compete on getting the top scores but then she got popular and she started ignoring us and because she was popular, she only hangs out with the cool students there. She also started teasing and bullying other students, who according to her, is out of her league." Ayu stated

"Oh, so that means that the popularity got to her head! I pity her for having such attitude and personality." Kaji said

"Yeah, I know. Anyway, we're here! Thank you for accompanying me all the way to my house Kaji!" Ayu said pointing her house.

"Your welcome. I just want you to know that I had so much fun hanging out with you and Nina! Maybe we could do this again sometime." Kaji said

"Sure. Goodnight." Ayu said waving goodbye.

"Ok. Goodnight. Take care!" Kaji said as he walked.

Ayu went inside smiling. She didn't noticed that her mom was standing there looking at her.

"Konbanwa Ayu! Who was that boy who walked you home?" Ayu's mom asked

"Oh. Hi mom! That boy? That was Kaji. Anyway, I'm not gonna have dinner tonight. I already ate with Nina at the mall. Gomen ne Okaasan." Ayu said

"It's okay Ayu. But next time call me if you already ate so that I'll know if I should cook dinner or not. Ne?" Ayu's mom said

"Hai! I'm gonna go upstairs now. I'll talk to Nina." Ayu said walking up the stairs.

As soon as Ayu got inside her room, the phone rang.

"Hello. Ayu Tateishi speaking. May I know who's on the line?" Ayu said

"It's me Ayu! So how did it go?" Nina said

"Oh, hi Nina! It was great. I finally had the chance to talk to him. How about you? Did you find out anything?" Ayu asked

"Umm… not really. Tsujiai's been quiet all the way to Yuta's house. But he finally decided to talk when Yuta was gone." Nina said

"Hontoni? Interesting… what did he asked you?" Ayu asked

"Nothing special. Just the usual questions but he did asked me if I was Yuta's girlfriend. And what would I do if Yuta likes me. Oh, and he also asked me if I like someone else because I told him that I don't like Yuta. That's all. Why'd you ask?" Nina asked curiously

"Mmm… really interesting! The fact that he kept quiet until Yuta was gone and that he was so curious that he asked you whether you're in a relationship with Yuta. It's really interesting! I think he likes you Nina-chan!" Ayu said giggling.

"Yeah, right! How I wish that that's true. It's impossible. But atleast I found out that he likes one of the girls in our class." Nina said in a low voice.

"Oh come on Nina! Don't tell me that you're sad? Anyway, did he tell you who it is?"Ayu asked trying to find a way to cheer her bestfriend up.

"Iie. But he did describe her personalities. He said that she's nice, cute, talented, smart and popular. It could be anybody!" Nina said feeling sad.

"Cheer up! You said it yourself, it could be anybody… so that means it could be you. And besides the girl's personalities, you totally have it! Just think positive okay?" Ayu said

"Okay. I'll try. Arigatou. How about you? What did you find out?" Nina said

"Well… I found out that Kaji has faith in me that I'll be able to be in the top 3 in the popularity contest. And he totally told me that he'd rather have a date with me rather than have a date with Maya. He also said that he doesn't like her. That's good enough for me. You were right all along Nina." Ayu stated

"That's good. I'm happy for you Ayu-chan. Anyway, I have to sleep now. It's getting late. Oyasumi nasai Ayu! Try to sleep ne?" Nina said

"Okay. Goodnight. Sweet dreams." Ayu said as she ended the conversation with Nina.


that's the end of chapter 3… I hope you like the story so far. Please tell me what you think. I'll make this story longer than my first fanfic "Fallin' in Love." R & R please.