(12/16/10)

Sunday...

Minako got up extra early to prepare. She was so excited to show to Minato just who exactly Prince Charming was. She even dressed up in a pretty orange sunday dress for it. After finally fixing her hair, it was late noon.

Minako walked through Narda. She then heard a cry of pain. Panicking, she rushed towards Minato's room, scared for the worst.

"Minato? Minato?!" Minako shouted as she entered the room.

"Aaargh!" I cried as I clutched my stomach.

"What happened? Who did this?!" She cried.

"Ahhh...ohhh!" I clutched my stomach, which was painful.

"Oh my," Minako gasped, "Does your stomach hurt again? Did you go poo?"

"Yes, yes." I said hastily.

"Oh, uh, what did you eat?" She asked.

"I don't... Ugh... know!"

"Waitaminute..." She whispered, "You never get sick... Minato, are you good timing me? Hm?" She said as she did a puff-puff.

"No." I said stubbornly.

"Ah, okay, I'll cancel the date then..." She said.

"No, you go..." I winced.

She nodded, "Thank you Minato!" She cried as she went out.

I sighed as I stood up. I pressed the speed dial of Grandma.

"Hello? Grandma-san?"

"Hullo Minato!" Grandma greeted, "How is the love story going so well?"

"Not good. I had to fake a stomachache just to avoid being third wheel in Minako's date. Was that right?"

"Of course not!" She cried, "What a foolish thing to do!"

"Wh-What do you mean?" I asked in surprise.

"Oh Minato... That only makes his game easier. Instead of being wary of you, he can do what he wants with Minako! Oh, such ignorance!" Grandma bemoaned.

"Oh no...! Should I go now?" I asked hastily.

"Don't! It will only make you seem desperate!"

"That's because I am desperate!" I cried, "Grandma, I need to help her!" I cried as I took a pair of pants and began dressing up.

"Good luck, Minato! And bring home the bacon! I want to see my hypothetical grandson get married before I die!" Grandma cried.

"Grandma-san, don't say that! You still have a few years left in you!"

"I was trying to be dramatic! Rush to her side! GO!" She cried as she hung up.

I ran outside. I knew that Museo de Mirror was on the south end of the Island, and there is absolutely no way I could ever make it on foot. I decided to get the spare keys to the Mutsuhito and drove it there.

I was such in a rush, that I ran over someone who looked suspiciously like Junpei and didn't look back. I hit him so hard, that his shoes flew off his feet and his hat got stuck in my windshield.

I arrived at Museo de Mirror and angrily stormed in. "Ticket for one, please!" I growled.

"Sorry, we don't have change yet. You got any small bills?" The small lady asked.

"Oh, yeah, hang on..." I said as I opened my wallet and grabbed a few small bills. After paying, I entered the museum. There were a lot of vintage mirrors, but seeing as this place was named Museo de Mirror, it didn't shock me the least.

I strode everywhere, looking for Minako. The place was nearly deserted. After returning to ask the receptionist if Minako came here, she said yes. Returning in, I looked for her again.

If she was with someone who worked here, I'd buy this place and fire him. I was starting to think she and the guy went to somewhere more private. Shoving that thought aside, I saw a flash of red in the corner of my eye and bolted for it.

I saw Minako on the dead end. She was looking high-strung. As if she was playing a game of hide and seek.

"Hey Minato!" She greeted amiably, "Saw you go in while I was going out. Thought I might have a bit of fun with you."

"What is wrong with you?!" I cried as I panted, "Got me running all over the place..."

"Tee hee!" Minako giggled, "Why are you here?"

"My stomach ache passed and I came over here to meet this guy..." I said, "Where is he anyway?" I craned my neck, hoping to see him hiding behind one of the trashcans or something.

"He's over there!" She cried while pointing to the mirror we were looking directly at. I stared at the mirror. Just me and Minako. No one else.

"Really, where is he?" I said.

"Haha, never mind." Minako said, slightly disappointed.

We talked about stuff a bit. After which, we had a few snacks at the food court, which was very well supplied. People were all over the place. I also bought Minako a Starter cap of the Red Sox from the gift shop.

After having fun and feeling triumphant at beating the mystery crush, we decided to head back. I expected Minako to get mad at me using Mutsuhito, but she was relieved she wasn't gonna use the train or walk.

"Oh man... I really am amazed he came for me..." Minako sighed, "It's as if it were really meant to be!"

"You know, I'm pretty sure if Yukari's babbling what you're babbling, you would've laugh at her till you explode." I said, half annoyed. The stormy gray clouds perfectly described my mood as it began to drizzle.

"Well, I'm already big... I have savings and a car... Everything is in the right... Only you aren't." She added with a wink.

I opened my arms in exasperation, "Why did the conversation steered to me yet again?! Never mind, stay here while I grab the Emperor." I covered my head with the jacket as I braved the torrents of rain.

"Minato! Minato!" She cried as she followed me.

"What's wrong with you?! Come here!" I said as I shielded her head as well.

"So, would you miss me if I'm gone?" She cried as she ran with me into the rain.

"Leave where?!" I cried amidst the din of the rain.

"If I followed this guy to the US or Europe or to the ends of the world? If we decide to settle somewhere, like in Singapore or Hong Kong?"

"This... this is why I don't want you to soak in the rain! The water messes with your brain! Ah! The keys are jammed!" I cried as the car refused to unlock.

"Hurry! I'm getting soaked!" Minako cried, "Let me-"

"No, get in here!" I said as I pulled her from the rain.

"Ahahaha!" We both laughed as we finally opened the car and entered it.

We cruised the Emperor by the beachroad. She was at ease, putting her bare feet om the vintage dashboard. She tried turning the radio on.

"Hey, that's busted." I said, as she tried to play a song.

She turned it on, "No it's not." She playfully slapped my arm.

"Oh... I thought it was!" I said sheepishly.

She played 'Head Over Heels' by Girls Like Boys.

She sang it with her usual off-key warbling, "Haven't you gotten over that song yet?" I asked in annoyance. She kept singing it at school as well. I could also hear her sing from my room.

"No way!" Minako said, "I feel like they're singing for me!"

"Big difference if you're the one singing." I said dryly, "Besides, why would they sing for you?"

"Why wouldn't they? Remember, first love never dies..." Minako said while swooning.

"You love the song or the singer?" I asked cautiously.

"For the guy I'm thinking of..." She said carefully, "Prince Charming!"

"Aw, c'mon Minako, that's probably just puppy love- Quit it!" I said as she poked me in the ribs.

"Forget you! It isn't!" She cried indignantly, "More than that! He's smart, handsome-"

"Mysterious, blockheaded and utterly predictable. Not to mention he ran out on you-" I finished while Minako sang the chorus louder as my phone rang.

I took it and accepted the call from Junpei, "Hello? Yeah, I'm with Minako right now-" Hearing her name, Minako placed her ear on the back of the phone, her head bobbing the phone into my head, "Yes, we'll be home later. Really? Some idiot in a Dodge Charger ran over you? What? Is that so? Don't know anything, bro..." Minako pressed her head further into the phone, "I'll call you back, there are a lot of mosquitoes here!" I remarked as Minako slapped me in the arm.

"What the- quit it, I'm driving!" I said as Minako pinched me lightly in the ears several times.

"Where's the mosquito? Who is it?" She said playfully as she pinched my ears.

"You, nosey fox!" I said grumpily.

"Nosey fox! Nosey fox!" She said as she flicked my earlobe several times.

"Okay, one more time, and I'll crash this thing right into that guardrail." I said in annoyance.

When she tried it again, I swatted her hand away.

"Ow! That hurts!" She flicked my ear again, "Eh? Eh? He's annoyed now!" She teased as she prodded me with a finger.

"Argh! You're so annoying!" I groaned in irritation.

"Annoying? Is it?" She prodded me again.

"Yeah, yeah, keep doing that. That's real mature!" I said flatly.

She laughed out loud.

Later, we decided to head home. When we did, I stretched.

"Hey, Hamuko, wake up, we're home." I said as I yawned.

She turned to me, still sleeping. I realized that I never had a photo of her sleeping.

I decided to take a stolen shot.

"The only thing missing in this shot, would be a steak skewer in her mouth and a cauldron of boiling water..." I snapped a few shots, "Then I can cook you..."

She scrunched up her nose, making me smile. Then, it hit me that she looked beautiful while sleeping.

"TIME TO EAT!" I shouted as she woke up and screamed, "You tool... I thought it was him..." She groaned.

I laughed while getting out of the car.

As usual, we had dinner at our place. Junpei did look banged up.

"I got run over by a crazy ass driver, flew 8 feet in the air, before landing on my head!" Junpei cried.

"Be grateful." Minako said, "That's what probably saved your life."

Leah, Akihiko and I laughed as Junpei placed ice on his head, filled with contusions.

Then, Minako went in my room.

"How was your date?" I asked cautiously.

"It was fun." Minako said simply.

"Really?" I scoffed, "Not that I care. You can see who you want to see." I said as I jumped in my bed.

"Waitaminute... Minato... Are you jealous?" Minako said, narrowing her eyes, "You only seem to get an upset stomach when you're agitated. And this is the first time you ever rushed out to check on me..."

"Don't generalize my stomach ache with jealousy." I said dismissively, "And besides, me? Jealous of him?" I scoffed incredulously, "I'm WAY more handsome than he is!"

"Come on, buddy, be straight!" She said as she jumped on the bed and looked me in the eyes, "Has there been any time you've wanted me? Be honest!" She said as she looked me in the eyes eagerly.

"The truth?" I said.

"Yes!" Minako breathed.

"Well..." I blushed, "I do love..."

She took a deep breath. She placed her hands on her chest.

"Arms!" I cried as I kneaded her arms with my hand. Her face fell, "They're so soft! They feel like a baby's thigh!"

She punched me on the face. "You're such a jerk!"

"Sorry..." I groaned.

She laughed, "It's fine."

We talked about random stuff.

"You're planning business, huh?" Minako said, "What if you get bankrupt? Be a Doctor."

"No way, I'm gonna do what my heart tells me." I said.

"True, true." Minako said, "If you do get rich, share some of the loot, eh?"

"Minako, if that guy and you don't work out, let's get married!" I said, using a joking kind of voice, when I was totally and deathly serious.

"Eh? Okay then." She said lightheartedly, "And then, you'd share your loot? You have to promise me that you'd take care of me even if I become an old hag."

"Someday, when I get a job and have money, I promise that I'll marry you, Minako." I swore, "We'll have lots of kids and we'll be happy. Forever and always."

"Yeah right, sure." Minako said with a chuckle, "When will you quit joking around?"

I held her by her chin, making her look into my eyes, "And what if I'm not joking? What if I want you to be mine forever?"

She turned around, "Don't... Don't joke about that..." She turned again to look at me, "Are you serious about what you said?"

I shrug, "Who knows what the future holds? But if I were to marry someday, you'd be my first choice."

She smiled, "Okay, fine. You'll be responsible for me, okay?"

"Sure." I smiled, "Forever and always."

She smiled even wider, "That's what friends are for!" She punched me lightly, but it felt as if the foundations of my world were eroding beneath me.

"I'll hold you to that promise, moron, don't forget it." She winked as she left via Narda.

I lay on my bed, groaning at Minako's ignorance of my true feelings...

Why can't she see that I'm the one who understands her?

I've been here all along, so why can't she see...?

Why can't she feel what I feel?

And most of all... Why can't she see that she belongs with me?

A/N: a chapter full of MinaxMina moments! Please review!

blablabla6h 6/17/13 . chapter 41

Minako is a nasty liar...or did I miss something from the last chapter?

You missed the Author's note. Actually, you missed a lot.

Hoshi no Ookamiden 217 6/17/13 . chapter 41

Huh. Why do I think this is going to end badly for the both of them? *laughs awkwardly*

But on another note, how come you like putting in Mulan references everywhere? I don't mind but I'm just wondering. I have recognised quite a few so far. And same with DoS where you put in that random Beauty and the Beast reference. Do you just like putting in references like that? XD

Anyways, coolio chapter and I hope for more!

Mainly since my niece loves the show. I try to add as much as I can. And besides, it fits with Naoto's predicament, no?

Cutiekuts 6/13/13 . chapter 40

Hi, I'm a new reader of yours! :) Just started reading this, and it's AMAZING! I read all 40 chapters in one morning(too obsessed? :P) and I'm just sitting here waiting for more. I've read a bunch of Persona fanfics, but so far, you're my favorite writer! Keep it up! Now, to talk about the book. I really love the way Minato and Minako have feelings for each other and finally get enough courage to kiss. When I read that part, I was like "HELL YEAH! FINALLY!" I'm really impressed with your writing and I can't wait for the rest of the chapters of DoA to come out!

Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it very much that you enjoyed reading it!

Radaketor 6/12/13 . chapter 40

... Duuuude... calm down with blablabla6h, even if he is a troll, just ignore him, also about him hating gay people, he get's to have a oppinion, i have nothing against homosexuals, i even knew a couple and they didn't actually mind that some people hated them, so just try to calm down and try to play his game, troll him too, don't get angry at me for saying this.

Now about the fic, it didn't really advance the story as much as i would think it would, but it was a nice chapter after the gruelling trip they had, nice to see you brought back the notepad, i kind of missed it ...about the casual sex... YES DO IT! *cough* i mean... sure why not, what could happen *tries to play it cool*.

It did seem a bit rushed but with you being in college that's not your fault, good to see it's going great and you being voted class president seems like a good way to make them all read your stories. *evil laugh*

Nice chapter, looking forward for the next.

I can ignore it, I really can, but I cannot ignore a slur on homosexuals. While I'm not remotely bi-curious and as straight as a pole, I have a brother who's gay and it was hard for him to get respected. I'm touchy in these kinds of topics.

No, I'm not angry at you, don't worry! About both, he's not worth your attention. It's hard on me, especially when a certain someone loves stalking me on deviantart...

Also, it's been moved, the sex thing.