This is VERY small... I hate it. Please bear with me. My time on writing has greatly been decreased. I've also been working on my two stories for NaNaS. Don't want to make the same mistake. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own Cardfight! Vanguard.

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Chapter 5: Ren-sama is mysterious.

Asaka nervously walked down the hall of the AL4 Headquarters. Today was a very important day. Probably the most important day in the world. Asaka stopped walking and took a deep breath.

Today I'll do it! I'll ask Ren-sama out!

"Asaka~"

Asaka let out a frightened squeak. She whipped her head around. There stood none other than the most perfect man (in her eyes): Suzugamori Ren.

"What are you doing, Asaka?" Ren closed his eyes with a smile, oblivious to all thing obvious.

Asaka let a wry smile curl on her face. Of course, she liked everything about him. And yet, his obliviousness was the trait she disliked. Didn't he notice? Didn't he notice her feelings?

"N-nothing, Ren-sama," Asaka smiled. "Is Tetsu with you?"

"Heiiiih? Why are you asking about Tetsu? Am I bad company?" Ren pouted.

"N-no! I-it's just..." Asaka wasn't sure how to respond. She had only tried to find away to avoid explaining her earlier thoughts. "I-I was just wondering."

"That's good," Ren smiled.

Asaka blinked. "Ren-sama?"

"We should speak more often," Ren stated, surprising Asaka by taking her hand. "It's been awhile."

Asaka's eyes were wide. She felt her heart pounding. Ren was holding her hand!

"By the way, Asaka," Ren stated cooly, moving closer to her ear. "You're blushing."

Asaka's blush deepened. Her heart shot out of her. She was at lost for words. She couldn't seem to do anything. It all felt like a dream. A dream that she never wanted to end.

Asaka sat at the edge of her bed, her hands placed on her knees. She shook her head. She had to have been imagining. That was just a hopeless dream. Ren would never be like that.

"But," Asaka murmured, "those other times..."

Asaka turned on her heel, her precious Pale Moons clasped in her hands. Another fight won. Still, Asaka's brows furrowed, it's not enough.

"You!" Asaka called another cardfighter. "Let's fight!"

"I lose," the girl murmured after the battle was over.

Asaka sighed. She wanted to get better. To progress. How was she supposed to impress Ren-sama?! These rookies won't be of any help.

The Pale Moon user picked up her cards and walked away. She looked up when she felt eyes on her.

Ren smiled and waved at Asaka.

Asaka would have yelped if not the reminder she was among other cardfighters. Why did he have to always sneak up on her? Still, Asaka smiled, it's sweet.

With new found confidence, Asaka turned to the first person available and challenged him to a fight.

"Stand up, Vanguard!

Stand up, Vanguard!"

Asaka got off her bed. She walked towards her window, staring at the sky. She idly placed her hand on the glass. Maybe she should just forget about it. Ren acted that way sometimes. Just another part of his personality.

A knock on the door pulled the girl away from her musing.

Asaka walked towards her door. She opened it.

"Asaka~" Ren grinned at then doorway. "I'm bored!" he pouted.

Asaka sweatdropped slightly. She was getting used to this.

"A-ah, Ren-sama," she stuttered, not knowing what else to say.

"Let's go!" Ren announced, taking Asaka's hand.

Asaka was shocked by this. Her eyes widened, a slight blush coloring her face. She struggled to gather the words to question the red-head.

"R-Ren-sama? Where are we going?"

"Who knows..." Ren answered happily. He laughed slightly.

Asaka shook her head, smiling. She supposed she could deal with this. Maybe she didn't have to confess. Ren was mysterious and she didn't mind that at all.

Sorry this was awful. I just wanted to get it up. When I have more time, I'll try to make it longer. Please Review!