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Hence, when all both are put together, it stands for change of scene and POV.

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(Sei's POV)

Hehheh… Little Miss Perfect here is staring in the blank space again. I wonder what she's thinking about. Oh well, I guess she's reminiscing the times in school again. I wonder how she'll react to that later on.

"Oi, Youko, are you done eating yet?"

"Hmm… eh? Oh, I'm done with the food."

"Hey, why did you invite me out today?"

"You'll know later, Youko. C'mon lets go now. It's time for the next program."

Let's see… Dinner plan set, next step, to the beach!

Youko, it has been a long time… Maybe I would find out my answer today.

"Here it is! Jump in, Youko."

"Sei."

"Hmm?"

"Don't tell me you're driving again, please. I have absolutely no desire to hit face first into an airbag again."

I made my best puppy expression, maybe that'll change her mind.

"Aww… don't you trust my driving? I've gotten better, I really had!"

"Fine, just make sure you don't crash off a cliff or something. I still have plenty to do in my life then waste it by leaping off a cliff inthat banana car of yours."

"Banana car? Youko, when did you get a sense of humour?"

Was I considered in her –to do- list?

"Whatever."

"Sit tight, aaaannnd let's go!"

"Gods Sei! Slow down!"

Her screams are still music to my ears. And mine only. I doubt anyone else made her scream like this yet.

A smirk adorned my face as I increased the speed.

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"Ah… here we are. You can come out of the car now."

"Youko? Oi, Youko!"

Damn, don't tell she's puking in the car or something. I thought she didn't have any motion sickness.

"Youko!"

The sight that greeted me… was the last thing that I ever expected. Oh Gods, you really know how to make fun of people.

!snicker!

!giggle!

"Wahahaha! Youko! You're better than Yumi!"

I shook in fits on uncontrollable laughter, doubled into half and slapping my knees. Seeing Youko hugging the teddy bear in my car and looking like she's seen a ghost. That's just too rich! DidI really drive that fast?

Uh-oh… I think I went overboard a little there. Youko was wearing her royal pissed off face.

-- Youko with that face… --

"Muahahahaha!"

"Satou Sei. You've better stop laughing your head off before I rip it away from you. This is all your fault!"

I stared at her for a moment, taking in her flushed face. She was really properly chastised.

Even so, her face looked edible now, so absolutely filled to the brim with an unhealthy amount of adorableness. This was not a side Mizuno Youko showed to others. I was absorbed by her face, never realizing that she was approaching me with an murderous aura surrounding her.

All I saw was her face, the set of her gracious jaws, the generous curve of her lips, and the bridge of her nose coming towards me.

!grab!

"Sei… what are you…"

I shut her up with a firmly pressed kiss on the lips. Slowly, but gently, I pried her lips open, entering the treasure trove inside. It was warm. Really warm. I've never had this feeling before, even when I was kissing Shiori.

Never.

I was sure that lightning would flash around us in this instant.

I wrapped my arms around her, seemingly crushing her to my grip. But she made no complains, just standing there. Letting me kiss her, letting me hug her. Slowly, she started to respond to me, her tongue was pushing mine back, trying to fight her way to my mouth. I let her in, but soon fought back with my own.

The dance of the lips began.

And she tasted like strawberries.

But as with all kisses, albeit a good one like this. We had to finally come up for air.

Grey eyes met those earth-like eyes of hers.

"Sei…" she started saying.

"Shh… Youko. Look up the stars. Don't you think that they're pretty but untouchable? No matter how much one tries, they could never ever quite reach the stars. But, if you ever get lost, these very stars will guide you to the shore. Even though they're not moving a single inch from their place in the skies."

"You are a star for me, Youko. One that I tried to reach for a long time, but failed to."

"No, Sei."

"I'm not a star, neither could I ever be one. Don't you understand? I'm too flawed to be a star. But all I know is that throughout the time I met you, somewhere along the lines, I saw you standing right there."

She pointed to the sea. Letting herself out of my embrace as she did so.

"You were drowning, on a shipwreck. But I could never stand still and watch you drown. I wanted to come along in a boat, and pull you right up and bring you to the shore. But, you never wanted anybody's help. You swam alone, trying to reach the shore. But along the way, your energy and strength were sapped by the rolling waves. I couldn't do anything. I could only just wait by in the boat, trying to pull you up when you're sinking, trying my best to not let you notice."

For once, I understood the meaning of her words.

I had to confirm something.

"Youko. Will you pull me into your boat now? Or will you still remain as a star to my heart?"

A pained expression flashed by her face.

"Sei… I honestly don't know. But aren't you doing just fine with Kei-san by your side?"

Kei… She thought I was with Kei. But I wasn't, was I?

"It's true that Kei has been by my side for some time now. But I'm not sure whether she feels for me like this."

"Then perhaps I should only give you an answer after you asked her about it."

"Youko. Will you say yes if she and I weren't involved?"

"I don't know."

Youko. Am I too late?

"Sei, have you ever wondered how things would be like if someone you know didn't exist?"

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Hmm… how would my life be if Youko didn't exist?

I don't know, Youko. I can't imagine how high school would have been without you.

I spotted a little package at the passenger seat at the back.

Darn… I forgot to give Youko her birthday present. With all the emotions running high, I've forgot to give Youko her present.

But I'm betting that she forgot about her birthday, which is just like her.

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(Yumi's POV)

!yawns!

It's tough staying all night to try and finish what I have to do in preparation of the school festival. How I wish that there was someone else who could help out with the play we're performing this year. Even though the tradition is that a show of some sorts is to be performed during the festival, I still don't get why everyone wants to do a play every year.

Besides that, it seems to be the tradition that Hanadera Academy is supposed to help us out during this period and we're supposed to help them out during their school festival too.

Seeing how much effort we put into helping them, it's a pity that their help wasn't accepted as not all the three Roses agreed on their help.

Onee-sama, as usual, was rejecting their offer to help. Even Rei-sama and Shimako-san weren't able to persuade her.

And that lands me in this position.

!Flashback!

"Say, Yumi-chan, you do agree that we need help for the play right?"

"Ya… I agree to that, Rei-sama. I'm getting worn out from all settling all those problems. Besides, neither Yoshino and I had taken any soeurs yet, which means that only Shimako, Noriko, Yoshino and me are available to set up the festival, seeing that you and Onee-sama have to prepare for your exams."

"That's right Yumi, and that's why I have a favour to ask from you."

"A favour?"

"Yes, one which only you can do. And that is asking Sachiko to accept the proposed help from Hanadera Academy."

"But, Rei-sama. How can I persuade her when you and Shimako-san can't do it? I can't guarantee success. "

"I'm sure you have your ways, Yumi. Good luck! I'm expecting to hear good news from you soon."

"Rei-sama!"

!End of flashback!

!sighs!

I'm thinking that they get the feeling of me not having enough troubles already. Honestly, what are they thinking of, piling me with more work than anyone else.

Ahh… Perhaps it's under Onee-sama's influence. She really wants you to blossom to be a great Rosa Chinensis last year, and meet the expectation of the people under the impression that every Rosa Chinensis is a great leader who works hard and keeps their cool in every situation.

But really, I think they expected too much from me. Now, I have to crack my head on how to persuade Onee-sama to accept the help from Hanadera.

What if I agitated her without meaning to and screwed the whole thing up?

Argh… what should I do!

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A/N: I don't know why… But everything I write seem to turn angsty. Why? I know the SeiYouko part may be a little cheesy, but hey, that's the first time I wrote a kiss scene. (hides) Hehe… I'm evil, should I pull a Sei/Kei on you? Wakekeke.. oh yea, I know Sei laughs weird. But it's hard to get the correct sound of her laughter. Next chapter should be back to Yumi.

To my beloved reviewers and people who read this: Arigatou (bows bows) I feel glad to have so many people enjoying this fic. Hehe… let's see.. Doughnuts this time? Or you want chocolates? X)