Chapter 5

Minami's point of view

"Hey Minami, I need to talk to you when school is over maybe we can go get some crepes at your favorite place La Veditz, right? That's where we went that one time, but this time just me and you okay? I really need to talk to you about something."

Just the two of us, going out for crepes together. Was this a date? I could feel my face getting warm, I feel so happy. La Veditz is where he said he wanted to go, that's where Aki, Mizuki, and I went last time we went out. That day was going so well, but then Miharu interrupted us. I hope she doesn't show up again, I don't want this date with Aki ruined. Wait, what if he doesn't see this as a date, what if he is going to tell me about his feelings for Mizuki? No I can't think like that, he wants to eat crepes with me, not her, me. I'll take this chance to tell him how I truly feel.

"Aki, of course, I would love to go out for crepes with you."

I flashed a bright smile at him. I could not hide the happiness I felt inside I have waited for this day for so long and nothing will ruin it. His cheeks got a little pink, and he smiled. It was such a cute smile one that he is well known for in our friend group. His amazingly happy go lucky attitude and bright smile always cheered the rest of us up when we are feeling down. The idea of our date rushed through my head. Him sitting across from me while we share a crepe, his smile lighting up the room, his deep brown eyes staring at me glowing with joy, and his oh so gentle nature. His soft hands holding mine as he leans in close to me and rests his lips on mine. I could feel my cheeks heat up, I need to stop thinking about it I'm blushing so hard he is going to notice.

Wait, what am I going to wear? I can't go in my school uniform it looks so bad and it's all wrinkled and dirty from school. We are going after school today, but do we have time to go home first to change, and take a quick shower. I want to look good for our date. Maybe I can ask him if it is okay if I go home first then we can meet up at La Veditz later or we can meet back here at school or something. He probably wants to change too.

I looked over to him "Hey Aki, is it okay if we go home first? I kind of want to change into something more comfortable, then maybe we can meet there or back here at school. Is that ok?"

"Yeah that's okay, but if it is okay can I walk home with you Minami?"

He blushed and looked away to the side, obviously in an attempt to hide his blushing face. I could feel my blush coming back as well, and I looked down.

"I would like that Aki." I looked back up at him he was smiling at me.

"Great, so meet me at the gates at the end of the day okay?"

"Okay." I smiled at him.

Not only was I going out to have crepes with the boy I love, but he was also walking home with me. This is going to be the happiest day of my life. A smile crept over my face as I thought about it. I was still sitting next to Aki at his desk. He wasn't really paying attention anymore he looked to be lost in thought. I looked down, his hand was resting on his leg. It looked so smooth and gentle I moved my hand towards it. Just when I was about to touch it I pulled my hand back. I really want to hold his hand, but what if he doesn't want to hold mine, or worse what if the FFF is watching us. They are right behind us and have been for the last ten minutes now. I was lost in thought, but something pulled me back to reality I felt something warm on my hand. I had forgotten how close my hand was to his, and while I was lost in a daze he must have noticed because now he was gripping my hand. Our fingers were interlocked with each other's. I could feel his warmth, his gentle attitude, and his loving persona just from one touch. I was blushing again. I never knew holding someone's hand could make me feel this flustered. I was almost as flustered as when I kissed him this morning. I never wanted to let go, I could stay like this forever, but lunch was almost over and our lessons would soon resume. Then I would have to wait a few more hours before I could hold his hand again. That is, if he even wants to hold my hand while we walk home together.

I looked up at him and he was smiling at me. There was a lot of smiling happening today between the two of us. Maybe he does feel the same way I do. Maybe he just isn't good at showing it like me. Maybe he is scared, because he thinks I will hurt him. maybe he is scared of what the others think. The others! They were in the room with us, I wonder if they know, or if they are staring at us. Can they see us holding hands? What will they think? Yuuji, Hideyoshi, Kouta, and most importantly Mizuki. She likes Aki too will she forgive me? She is one of my best friends I don't want to lose her as a friend. I looked away from Aki to see if the others were watching and sure enough Yuuji, Hideyoshi, and Kouta were all staring at me and Aki, all of them had large smiles on their faces especially Yuuji. Do they know? Did Aki tell them? Maybe that's where he disappeared to when Miharu showed up. What about Mizuki? Was she watching us too. I looked over at her, she wasn't watching us, but she seemed to be out of it. She was mumbling to herself, still, I must have really thrown her off this morning. I feel so bad, I didn't mean to hurt her, I need to talk to her tomorrow and tell her, I don't want to have any secrets with my friends.

The door flew open with great force, Mr. Nishimura our homeroom teacher strutted in from the ajar door. I let go of Aki's hand and sulked back to my desk. I plopped on my mat and prepared for the upcoming hours of lectures I must endure before me and Aki get to spend the evening together.