Hey all. Here is the Dinner chapter. To those who have read my first fic I am very grateful. Thanks a bunch! So without further interruptions and babbling here is Chapter 2!

Note: I fixed the way Sugu calls Kazuto. A Guest reviewed and told me that Onee-is for girls and that it should have been Onii-chan instead. Sorry for not researching early on before writing it! Anyways to that Guest who reviewed that many thanks! You Rock!

Disclaimer: I don't own SAO or any of its characters

They were speeding along the streets of the city and were on their way to Kazuto's house. Shino is still lost in replaying the previous scenes that has happened between them. She can still clearly remember the words that Kazuto has said to her.

"I'll change its status… into a date."

She can't help but blush and giggle when she remembers those words. She and Kazuto are now officially dating! She felt a wave of excitement when the one in front of her can possibly be her future boyfriend. If through dating they can grow closer then it's a clear possibility.

"I wonder what the others would think about this."

She then remembers about the other girls who like Kazuto. Three of them are companions that he had when he was still stuck in the Death Game Sword Art Online. The other one is his sister, or to be more specific, his cousin since she heard that they aren't blood-related. She then recalled that they were headed to his house. She would most likely faceoff with Sugu and they would most likely tell her that they are dating. She pushed away her thoughts, knowing that thinking about it won't help at all. Instead she just proceeded to enjoy her joyride with Kazuto. She has always enjoyed the feeling of riding with him. She felt free and at the same time safe because Kazuto is the one driving. She then tightened her grip on him and just enjoyed the feeling of the air against her face.

At Kazuto's House

"Sugu, I'm home!" Kazuto greeted as they entered the house.

"Oh, Onee-chan! Dinner is just ready! Sugu then went to greet her brother when she noticed Shino is with him.

"Ah, hello Sinon-san! I see that Onii-chan invited you to eat dinner with us." Sugu felt that there is something different about the two but she can't pinpoint what exactly it is.

"So how was the movie?" Sugu asked them as they were going to the dining area.

"How did you-" Shino asked rather confused on how Sugu knew that they watched a movie.

"Onii-chan texted me before the movie started to notify me that he would be turning his phone off because he didn't want anything to interrupt the movie."

"I see."

They proceed to eat. Just like Kazuto said there was enough food for the three of them. While eating Sugu took it as an opportunity to determine what made them feel different. She noticed that they seem to be less embarrassed to each other. They seem to be closer. She wondered what happened during their time together that made them feel different.

Her curiosity took the best of her so she asked them directly. "So… What happened during your hang-out?"

"What do you mean Sugu?" Kazuto asked, he was quite confused about his sister's question.

"I mean. There's something… different about you two. Did something happen?"

Shino blushed lightly and was also amazed that Sugu was able to sense something like that. "Are we obvious that we are already dating?" she thought.

Kazuto was thinking hard if he should tell his sister that he is dating Shino. He considered what her reaction might be and if it is actually a good idea. He thought that maybe it was best to let her know since keeping it a secret really wouldn't result to anything good.

"Well we just watched a movie. Before entering the cinema Shino's classmates interrogated us with some embarrassing questions." Kazuto replied after taking a sip from his glass of water.

"Questions like what?" Sugu was really curious now. She knew that her Onii-chan picked Shino up one time at her school. She can already imagine a group of schoolgirls asking if he was Sinon-san's boyfriend since he came there looking for her. She wondered if these classmates of Sinon-san were people who saw him pick her up at school.

"W-well, they asked me if I was Shino's boyfriend and stuff like that." Kazuto replied with a slight blush.

"Ohhh, then what did you tell them?"

"Of course I told them that we are just close friends. But that's not important."

"How is that not important?" she just feels like she's about to receive shocking news.

"After the movie, I asked Shino something." Kazuto looked at Shino who has been very quiet all this time.

Shino noticed that Kazuto is looking at her. She became flustered about the idea that Kazuto was going to announce that he and she are dating. She doesn't know if it is a good idea to tell it to their friends because of their "situation". She wondered if it would be okay to tell them and if it won't affect her friendship with the girls. When she saw Kazuto's eyes looking straight into her thoughts became clear. His eyes are giving off a silent message. A message that tells her the he wants them to know and that he is actually quite proud to tell them about their current status. She then nodded to Kazuto who seems to be waiting for her approval.

Kazuto then understood that she is okay with him telling his sister and proceed to continuing his story.

"Hey, hey Onii-chan! Why did you suddenly stop? What did you ask Sinon-san?" Sugu said. She was becoming a little impatient, her curiosity is just too much.

"I asked her if we could start dating and she accepted." Kazuto replied while closing his eyed and tried to act cool.

Sugu was dumbstruck and cannot quickly process what her Onii-chan said. When she finally was able to process his words she asked quite loudly. "S-so you two are a couple now!?"

Both Kazuto and Shino shushed her and called her down.

"We are only dating Leafa-san." Shino replied. She is much more comfortable in using her avatar's name since they frequently spent more time together in ALO than in real life. She has never used the real name of her other friends, except of Kazuto and Asuna who has the same name as her avatar.

"Well... at least not yet." Kazuto replied with a smirk. Now that they are more open to each other he is somewhat confident that she also likes him to some degree and that he can make her his girlfriend in no time.

"I-idot! What makes you so sure that I would accept you that easily? For all we know I might reject you." Shino replied in a flustered, matter-of-factly way. She can't believe that Kazuto is really serious about her. He would be giving his all to deepen his relationship with her so that they can become couples in the future

Sugu was staring at them. She smiled when she saw how they interact with each other. She is really happy for her Onii-chan since she knew that Sinon-san was a good person. She is that independent, strong and cool kind of girl that she knew her Onii-chan likes. She also giggled at the thought that there is someone to take care of her brother now. Sinon-san was just that type of person.

"Well I'm happy for you. And I'll be cheering for you Onii-chan! Hope you two be nice to each other!" Sugu replied with a smile and cheerful tone. She really was glad that her brother has found someone for himself.

The two laughed and also smiled at her telling her that they would be nice to each other. Shino notices that it's getting pretty late so she should probably head home.

"Kazuto, it's getting pretty late. I should get going soon." she said while wiping her mouth with a cloth and standing up.

"Oh, then I'll go and give you a ride home. It's not safe for a girl to walk in the streets at night. "

"I'm not a weak girl! I can take care of myself you know." she replied. She thought that it was sweet of Kazuto to be thoughtful like that.

"Aw, come one we both know that I meant it in a different way." He said while scratching the back of his head.

"Well, if you insist. Then, shall we get going?"

"Alright. Let's go."

They then bid Sugu farewell, Shino thanked her for the food and then they were once again speeding along the streets.

In front of Shino's Apartment

"I see you have a new lock now" Kazuto noted as Shino was unlocking her door.

"Well of curse I'd buy a new lock. I never want to experience what happened ever again. She recalled how Kazuto saved her from her "friend" Shinkawa Kyouji. Ever since that event she thought of Kazuto as her Knight in Shining Armor. "He would be a Knight dressed in black though" she thought and giggled. She considered inviting Kazuto inside for some tea or coffee so she asked him. "Hey, Kazuto. Would you want to drink tea or coffee for a while? I can make us some."

"Nah, it's okay Shino. It's pretty late and Sugu might kill me if I ever went home late. I appreciate the offer though." Kazuto declined politely.

Shino then thought that it would be unfair to him if she never give him something in return. After all the events that happened she was never able to repay Kazuto for the things he had done. He was the one who asked her if they can hang-out, he was the one who covers their transportation every single time, he was the one who bought them snacks to eat at the movies, he was the one who gave her dinner, and most of all he was the one who asked if they can start dating. She was never able to contribute to anything during the day. Not. A. Single. One. That is why she invited him for coffee or tea so that she can somewhat repay him for the things that he has done. Now that he has declined, she can't think of anything else. Not yet anyways.

"So Shino I should get going. It's already 9:45PM."he knew that it would take him 15 minutes to reach his house.

"O-okay then. Bye Kazuto, thanks for everything today." Shino replied with a smile.

"Goodbye and goodnight then Shino."

She then had another idea in her mind when she heard Kazuto say goodnight. She thought of another way to repay him for all the things he has done.

Kazuto was about to go back to his bike again but was stopped by Shino. "W-wait a second Kazuto."

When Kazuto turned around she was surprised when Shino tiptoed, and places a soft kiss on his right check. The action made them both blush heavily and get extremely flustered. When Shino pulled back she looked at Kazuto and giggled when she saw his flustered face.

"That was a goodnight kiss Kazuto-kun. Think of it as a reward for all the things you have done for me today. Goodnight Kazuto, see you tomorrow?" Shino said while trying to lighten the blush on her face.

"Y-yeah. See you tomorrow." and with that Shino entered her apartment and closed the door behind her.

Kazuto stared at the door and did that for about a whole minute. "If that's the reward that I'd get then I should ask her out more frequently." He thought to himself and chuckled. He then got on in bike and went home. He remembered that it was a school day tomorrow so he knew that he has to sleep early so he can wake up on time. A plan suddenly came across his mind . "I'll surprise her tomorrow."

As soon as Shino closed the door behind her she didn't move away from it but instead peeked through the hole and watch Kazuto leave. When she saw him leave her front door and hear the familiar sound of his bike's engine roaring to life she exhaled deeply. When the sound of the bike got fainter and fainter it became clear that Kazuto has already gone on his way home. Shino then jumped to her bead and let out the squeal that she has been supressing the entire time. She can't believe that she has kissed her crush! "It was just on the check Shino! Don't make a big deal about it!" she mentally scolded herself. Still she can't believe that she found the courage to do that. Her body just seemed to automatically do it as soon as the thought entered her mind. She just sat there thinking about what just happened when her clock beeped. She saw that it was already 10PM and her clock beeps everytime it strikes an hour. She remembered that she has to go to school tomorrow and let out a groan. "Those annoying girls would ask me so many questions tomorrow." She then went to the bathroom to clean herself, she putted on her pajamas right after, and then lied down on her bed. She can't fall asleep though no matter how hard she tried. Her phone then beeped, notifying her that she received a text message.

Feeling a bit of déjà vu, she picked it up to read the message.

Goodnight my dear Shino I really had so much fun today! Hopefully we can go on longer dates in the future. See you tomorrow! Sweet dreams. XX – Kazuto

She smiled when she finished reading the message. She then found it easier to sleep now since she is somewhat eager for tomorrow. "That's right. I'll see him again tomorrow." She didn't know how or what time they would meet but she knows and she is sure that they would DEFINITELY see each other tomorrow. And with that she fell asleep, excited for the next day to come.

And that concludes Chapter 2 guys! What do you think? You guys have any idea on what would Kazuto plan for the following day? Well hopefully I can upload Chapter 3 by tomorrow or the next day. Please review guys so I would know what I should improve on and what I can do to make the story better. Anyways a BIG thanks to all of you who has read this story so far. See you guys soon!