Hey guys! It's Shiro here! My first note on the story. So I tried to do mix dialogue to try to help the story along. Please leave a review to tell me how you feel about it.

Chapter four: Change my mind

"Amaya, that bento was so cute and delicious! A panda rice ball was my favorite." Yamato praised

Yamato praised as she walked beside Amaya. They are heading to the park. She was recapping what she had for lunch. Amaya's lunch was the cutest lunch; she has ever saw. It looks like pandas at a beach. It was just cute. She blushed from all the praises. Yamato friends even compliment her lunch. They're taken back how a rough-looking girl could make a cute lunch like that. They're not saying she isn't a cute girl. It's just that hidden underneath all that tomboy-ness. Amaya had something to do during lunch; she couldn't hang out at lunch. Yamato even told her that she texted Takeo for the first time today. So her day has been amazing.

"You should enter a cooking competition!" Yamato encouraged

"Nah, I don't know if I would be any good." Amaya waved off

"Oh yes! You would! I would root for you the whole time." Amaya could see the gleam in her eyes.

"Then you should enter a bake off." Amaya redirected

"Don't chance the subject!" Yamato pouted

"Okay, okay... I'll give it some thought." Amaya sighed. She puts her hands up in mock surrender. Yamato gave a little giggle.

Amaya feels she can't go against her pint size friend. She never thought about entering any food-related competitions. Her focus was always on mix martial arts. She really didn't want to be home was the real reason. Yamato just beam up at her. She gave a small smile in return not sure how to respond.

They waited in front of the fountain. Yamato was getting little jittery. She hoped he like her cake chocolate. Amaya reassured that he would love it. They see Takeo first before Sunakawa. Yamato smile flared a little when she saw Sunakawa appear. Amaya covered her laugh by a cough when she noticed it. They went to greet the boys.

"Hello (Hey)!" They greeted in unison.

Takeo gave a grin while Suna gave a cool greeting. They all took a seat at a park bench. Takeo tore right into the cake once she opened the box.

"This is amazing! It's the best chocolate cake I've ever had." Takeo scoffed down the cake.

"I'm glad you like it." Yamato said happily

"You sure do eat a lot." Suna imputed

"I exercise, so there's no worry." Takeo gave a thumbs up

"More like a sumo wrestler diet." Suna commented

"I'm touched." Takeo rubbed his nose proudly

"Haha, I think Takeo would make a great sumo wrestler." Amaya laughed

"Thanks, Obyo." Takeo thanked

"Takeo, it's Obyaba." Suna corrected

"It's okay! Hey, Sunakawa let's get some drinks." Amaya quickly

"Oh! Sorry! I didn't think of that!" Yamato completely forgot about that.

Amaya winked at her. Sunakawa took notice but ignored it. He followed her to the soda machine. Takeo looked on admired. Amaya was grinning to herself like she thought of the best plan. Sunakawa laughed a little. This takes Amaya by surprise. He could almost see what going on inside her head.

"Did I do something funny?" Amaya questioned

"No, it's nothing." Suna shook his head.

She shrugged it off. Now that they were alone. Right off the bat, she could tell he was tall. He was not cover by Takeo towering height. Also, he's a Bishounen. She really doesn't care for pretty boys since they are useless. Those guys believe they rule the world. She has seen them be cold to girls for no apparent reason. She huffed at a memory when a petite brown haired girl accidentally bump into Yuki Saijiro who the second hottest guy after Sunakawa at the time. He said some pretty hurtful words. Amaya overheard the girl crying and came to the girl rescue. She ended up her punching him in the face. This resulted in her getting suspended for three days. She thought it was worth it. Later she found the girl was saying things behind her back. That was another reason why she wasn't a huge fan of girls, but she would run to their rescue. Their something about Yamato that drew her in. She's happy that they are friends.

Amaya must have been in deep though when she heard a snap. She whipped her head around to find Sunakawa with half-concern look. He must have worried from the changing expression on her face. She stared at him not really wanting to be here with him, but she has to stall for time.

"You're all right?" He asked concern.

"Ah... ha... There's nothing for you. I was just in deep thought." She waved him off.

"I could see that."

"Yeah... what's your favorite drink?" She asked

"Are you stalling for time?"

He studied her reaction. She was shock. How could he figure her out so quickly? Her plan was bulletproof and she was sure of it.

"Um... how did you know?" She questioned

"I could tell from all the googling eyes Yamato was giving Takeo." He shrugged

"Yeah... she did make that pretty obvious. I think he's a little dense."

"He is."

"So... I'm not a fan of yours, but I'll team up with you to hook them up." He rose an eyebrow.

"Can I ask why you don't like me?"

"You're Bishounen and all you the same. So you won't understand what love is. I bet you just pretending to be nice Takeo for personal gain. Takeo is a really nice guy and I would hate to see him be hurt!" She growled out the last part.

He might have used Takeo as bodyguard this whole time without him knowing it: she thought. He just stared at her. Then he sighed.

"I don't understand where you came up with that conclusion but I'd never use Takeo for personal gain." She hears how serious he was.

"Hm! I don't believe you. You won't pull a fast one over me! I'm not heartless like you because I do care for my friends. I know a liar when I see one."

He sighed again and rubbed back of his neck. She stood firmly in front of him with her hands balled into a fist. She hates Bishounen boys with a passion. His sweet act doesn't fool her. He walked over to the machine and made sure not to bump into her the way over. She glared at him the whole time as he grabbed the drinks.

"I think... I think it best to let their love run it course." He said

"What? A cute girl like Yamato deserve a boyfriend. That's why I'm helping Yamato." She inquired

"Even at the cost of your own feeling? She does, however things will work for the best if we leave them alone." He watched her. She stiffed for a moment before regaining composure.

"I see you don't want to help a friend. Your type is always the same."

She wasn't going to let him get the best of her. And how did he know her feeling? She never told anyone. She huffed at him before she started heading back. For a second, she thought he would be onboard to help a friend out nevertheless he's just like those Bishounen. This pissed her off. Her cheeks puff up when she's mad. They head back in silence. She walked head of him. Takeo and Yamato was so deep in conversation they didn't even notice them approach.

"Yamato." Amaya called out

"Ah! You're back." Yamato greeted

"You guys took your time." Takeo noticed

"Well, here's your drink." Suna handed him his drink.

"Thank you let me pay you back." Yamato thanked

"No, you don't have to." Amaya shook her head.

"But I must!" Yamato was already taking the money out.

"Okay if that make you feel better." Amaya sighed

Yamato handed over the change. Amaya smile softly at her. Suna glance over at her before taking a sit. Takeo got up this time to go to the bathroom. Suna said a long the line not come back wet this time. Once Takeo was out of ear shot; Yamato fidget in her seat.

"Um... Sunakawa."

"Yes?"

"Does Takeo have a girlfriend? Omg! He would because he's super cool."

Amaya gave her a thumbs up. She kept quiet as they continued.

"No, he doesn't have one."

"Ahhh?! Really?!"

"Really."

"Really?"

"He's not the type to lie about things like that."

"Then... is it okay for me to like him? I can't help myself. He was so cool when I first meet him."

Sunakawa nodded. This caused her to blush even harder. Amaya rolled her eyes. He still does the nice guy act. Takeo came back dry.

They begin to part ways. Takeo suggested something.

"Hey, Suna. Give Yamato your number."

"Uh... is that okay?" Yamato surprised

"It's fine."

...I got it. Why don't you and Amaya exchange number?"

Amaya looked like a deer caught in the headlights. She really doesn't want to, but everyone was looking at her. Suna seem indifferent to the whole situation. This kind of piss her off. Why did he have to be aloof at this time?

"Eh? Um... yeah... sure." She stumbled over her words.

Suna stepped forward. They exchange number. She'll never text him that she promised herself.

Amaya walked ahead of Yamato still a good ten steps ahead. Takeo was yelling goodbye to them when suddenly they all heard a loud snapping sound. A steel beam is falling upon Yamato. The boys race over to her. Amaya quick thinking she covered Yamato but now she's in the way. Yamato screamed. Everything seems to slow down in that second. Takeo caught the steel beam in a nick of time. Suna covered Amaya with his body.

"G- get away guys!" Takeo struggled to say.

Suna grabbed Amaya by the wrist bring her to safety with Yamato following. Takeo looked like he's struggling with the beam. Amaya was still in shock.

"Amaya!"

Yamato screamed as she shook her. She's sobbing at this point. Suna already heads back to Takeo side. Amaya spring back to life as she getting up and run over to the boys. Yamato followed. She wiped her tears away as she ran to help the others hold up the steel beam. She stood on her tippy toes to help. The construction workers scrambled around to secure the beam. Amaya yelled on the count of three they pushed the beam to the side. They're all breathing heavy as they try to catch their breath. They're sat on the ground.

"Ah! Takeo, you're bleeding!"

Yamato search through her bag for band-aids. He had a small cut on his cheek. She kneed down in front of him place the band-aid on his cheek.

"It always seems that you and Amaya always come to my rescue so thank you."

Yamato smiled brightly at him. Takeo seemed to be in awe. Amaya moved to a sitting position when she felt a sharp pain in her knee. She saw her right knee was bleeding. Not wanting to ruin the moment; she got up to play it off. She wobbled to her feet. Suna caught her before she fell over. She pulled away in surprise. This time she does fall.

"Are you all right?"

Suna asked once he kneed down to her level. She nods embarrassedly. He pulled his hand towel from his bag and applied some pressure to her knee. She whimpered a little but let him.

Amaya doesn't understand why he is helping her. She boggled by this. Earlier she was cold to him but here he is saving her life and helping her. It was mainly Takeo who helped however he was unsuspected to do this. She has watched girls fall for pretty boys who walk right pass them like they don't exist them. Maybe she's wrong about him... she doesn't want to admit she's wrong. She didn't notice he tied the hand towel around her knee.

"That should help with the bleeding for now. Do you want me to take you home?"

This snaps her back to reality. He repeated.

"No, actually I should be fine. You did a lot today."

He shook his head. Even though his face stays neutral, she could see the worry in his eyes. She waved him off.

"I'm serious. You don't have to worry."

That didn't seem to convince him. He turned to the love sick friends snapping his finger to bring them back. Yamato finally notice Amaya.

"Amaya! Are you hurt?"

She rushed out as she gave her attention to her. Amaya waves her off. Takeo came over too. They surrounded her.

"Look guys, it's totally fine. It just a scratch."

"It does look like Suna stopped the bleeding. I can carry you if you like?"

Amaya became frantic. She didn't want Yamato to get the wrong idea. So she got up and stood straight as much she could without crying. She even stomped her foot with the wound. By the look of it, she ready to pass out. Suna had caught her before she collapsed.

"It's..."

"It's not fine, Amaya! You have to say something when you're hurt, or we can't help you."

Yamato huffed. She looked adorable even when mad. Amaya pats her shoulder. She smiled at her. Usually her friends would laugh at her forgetting hurt. She sighed. She knew they weren't budging.

"Fine. I'll let you help me. I... want Sunakawa to carry me."

"Ah! I can carry you! I'm stronger than him!"

"No, I want Sunakawa." She rushed out.

"I don't mind."

They turned to look at Suna. He was already bending down. Amaya look embarrassed. She allowed him to carry her. This for the sake of a friend she thought. Takeo and Yamato quietly followed.

"Is she heavy? We can take turns."

"No, she's not heavy. She actually pretty light. Also, Takeo don't ask if a girl is heavy. It's rude."

"Oh! Sorry, Obyo."

"Her name is Obyaba."

Yamato giggled. Amaya sighed at the fact he defended her. What with him? She didn't understand. Yamato and Takeo chatted for bit while Amaya stayed quiet for most part. She gave direction to house which was pretty close to Takeo and Suna houses.

They stopped at a crossroad waiting for their turn to walk. Sunakawa let her off his back, but held her up. Amaya could hear the harsh whispers from two old women that stood next to them at the crossroads. Together they huddled whispering about them.

"Oh, look at how handsome that boy is!" One hastily whispered nudged the other one. They're not paying any mind to the girls.

"Look at that boy! He's huge!" The other awed

"He looks like a bear!" One confessed

"I bet he eats like a bear too." The other chuckled

They huddle staring together up at him. Amaya wasn't going to let this continue.

"Hey hags!" Amaya shouted

This gathers the attention of everyone. Amaya didn't care. She wasn't going to seat back and let talk about her friends like they're not there. One woman looked appalled.

"Excuse me! Young lady, that's no way to speak to your elders!" The other one woman injected

"I respect my elders, but I'm not going to seat back and let you talk trash about someone." Amaya grind out

"He's a grown man! He can speak for hisself!" One quickly argued back

"That's where your mistaken. The big guy is only a first-year high school student. Maybe if you checked your eyes; you could have seen that. I guess from old age would cause that." Amaya snorted

Yamato looked on giving silence praise. The women gasped. She gave them a fierce glare. Daring to speak back.

"Yukiko, Let's go!" The other one pulled on Yukiko's sleeve as the rushing across the street. Others clapped for her. She huffed. She climbed back on Sunakawa. Takeo patted her on the back almost knocking Sunakawa in the process.

"Amaya, that was so brave!" Yamato praised the second today. Amaya blushed.

"Yeah! Thanks a lot, Amaya!" Takeo agreed

Amaya blushed even harder. She can't believe he said her first name. She was happy she has deep mocha color or they would have notice how red she was. Sunakawa didn't say anything but he smiled. They talked amongst themselves.

Once they reached her house, Suna let her get down. He helped her into the house by pulling her arm over his shoulder. Which he halfway carried her in.

"Is your parents home?"

"No."

She quickly answered not wanting to hang on him any longer than necessary. She unlocked the front door. They followed them in. He sat her down on the couch. Yamato started to check her knee.

"Do you have any first aid kit?"

"Yeah, it's on top of the fridge."

"I can see it." (Takeo)

"I'll get it." (Suna)

Amaya felt a little bad that they are in her house, and she's not treating them like guests. Yamato must sense what she feel since she places a comforting hand on her shoulder. She smiled gently at her. Amaya took notice the goggly eyes Takeo is giving Yamato which she seemed oblivious to. She gave a weak laugh. Suna came over with the medical kit. Yamato did quick work on her knee. Amaya was able to move a little better now.

"I'll buy you a new hand towel since I got this one dirty." She felt bad dirtying up his stuff.

"It's fine. You don't have to." He waved off

"I insist. You have helped me out a lot today. I'll bring it to your house soon." She insisted

"Alright then if that make you feel better." He agreed

She nodded. Yamato and Takeo talked again before Suna and Takeo had to leave. The big lug seems to be in a dazed when he left. Yamato decided to stay the night. They planned out the next move is they get them all alone together. After Yamato told her parents that she was staying over. Amaya was surprise they were so cool about it. Her mother always tried to force her over girls' houses. They always ended with her leaving early and head back home. Her mother would yell at her for not making friends with them, but she didn't even care. She shrugged off the memory. All she wants to hang out with her new friend. They're in her room chatting it up.

"I saw what you did there, Amaya."

"Huh? I did what?" Amaya asked

"You didn't want Takeo to carry you for my sake. I would have been fine with it because it's you."

"Yamato, it's fine. I'll always have your back. So why don't cha call Takeo and set up a date with him next weekend by yourself? Make sure you say don't bring Suna." Amaya smiled

"Yeah! That's a great idea!" Yamato said excitedly

Yamato called Takeo. For the first few seconds, she didn't say anything and he almost hung up on her. She spoke softly. Amaya could see she was nervous, nevertheless, she still rooted for her. She gave her thumbs up once she ended the phone call.

"Sooo... What did he say?" Amaya questioned. She even gave a small nudge.

"He said he could meet me next Sunday at noon at the park." Yamato beamed

They both screamed in joy. Amaya can't believe how everything is going so well. She's happy for her, but she felt a small tug at her heart. All she cared about is getting this wonderful girl the guy of her dreams even at the cost of her own feelings. She knows her feelings will pass and she's fine with that.

Once they were done with dinner and wash their uniforms since tomorrow is Friday. They talked until Yamato fell asleep. Amaya cried the first time in along time. She knows it's for the best yet it still hurt. All she wanted now is to forget. She fell asleep with a smile on her face despite everything. It's going be a good weekend.