Well, despite this being a failure, I could not think of anything else. I really regret writing romance stories. Hope you can enjoy this.

Disclaimer: I don't own Cardfight! Vanguard.

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Chapter 11: Valentine's Day

There were just those moments in life that you wish had never happened. You wish it would simply be forgotten from any mind that had known it. And Kai Toshiki sincerely wished that Valentine's Day had never been known.

It was not out of simple distaste. Actually, no. Part of it was out of pure distaste, but that was not the point. The magnificent point was that the way to celebrate was to show love. And it just so happened that a certain number of girls– practically every one that saw him– liked him.

He pretended to no end that he was not aware of the fan club that became officially announced for him. No, he never heard the constant giggles or excited whispers about him. Never. And no, he was not worried that Valentine's Day is the day girls have more courage and actually talk to him and flirt and come TOO close. None of it ever happened.

This was why he blamed lack of sleep to be the reason he nearly lost to Miwa in a cardfight, a Heal Trigger saving him and giving him the victory.

"Kai? Hello?"

The tense brunet was too busy scanning the entire shop even though he knew they never bothered him here. Why did he leave the confinements of his house?

"Kai? They're not here," Miwa told him, finally gaining his friend's attention.

Kai glared at him upon being read so easily. "Have you seen how well they hide?"

"Some people envy you, you know," Miwa grinned, patting his friend's shoulder.

"Envy...You're an absolute idiot," Kai groaned, hating the world. He did not even understand why he got so much attention in the first place. He never did anything nice for them, and there were many other guys in the school. Let's leave out the part where he was the most popular, and people even voted him the most good-looking.

"This would not be a problem if you actually chose a girl," Miwa rolled his eyes. "Doesn't one of them suit your liking?"

"I don't have any likings on this!" Kai hissed, his eyebrows twitching irritatedly. Miwa knew very well that he never looked at girls in ANY POSSIBLE WAY LIKE THAT. He also knew that he never looked at girls at all.

"Oh, they are here."

Kai's body stiffened considerably as he repeated to himself that they were not approaching. Giggling and staring with desire but not approaching. Yes, he felt so much better.

"I have an idea," Miwa spoke, actually feeling bad for his friend that looked utterly uncomfortable. "Don't strangle me, but why don't you go on a pretend date?"

Kai's eyebrows twitched disbelievingly. "Miwa...

"Just hear me out," he quickly said, raising his hand before any damage could be done. "Look, if they see you have someone, then they may stop bothering you."

"May..."

"I'm being honest here!" Miwa defended. "Sure they may still try, but it would be less than before."

"And how am I exactly supposed to act on this "pretend date"?"

"That's where you have me," Miwa grinned cheekily, patting his chest with confidence. "I know all the ropes, so don't worry."

Kai actually began to consider this hopeless idea, but there still was a big problem. "But who is it going to be? I can't just tell some girl to go out with me and cheat." He did not like love in the slightest, but he was not about to trick someone just for his own benefit.

Miwa grinned devilishly. "You two have a lot in common, so you'll do fine. Besides, she doesn't have to know it's a date. Just spend time with her."

"Pretend date," Kai stressed, but his mind was elsewhere. "So I know her...Wait."

"Yep." Miwa did not stop grinning. If anything, he widened it at his friend's priceless reaction.

"No. No, no, no."

"You sound nervous, Kai," the blond couldn't help but tease. Without another word, he stood up from his chair and walked towards the counter where Misaki stood.

Kai did not know what to do. There were so many blissful possibilities. Choke him, brake his head, or maybe murder him and blame the neighbor.

This would be the moment where he wished this had never happened. Walking around the city with Tokura. She acted nice and extra friendly, all because of a dare Miwa suddenly told her.

Hang out with each other and act close.

...Definitely. He will definitely blame that neighbor tomorrow. The problem was the gun.

Kai heaved a sigh, shaking his head in aggravation. All these thoughts were just angry, sarcastic jokes(!). Personally, he blamed Miwa for making him think like this. He could not stand how Tokura was acting around him.

A warning shiver reminded him that he had an audience. Did all the celebrities in the world suddenly die?! Kai fumed as he walked beside the lavender-haired girl, grimacing as the girls continued to stare and whisper. Maybe I should follow their example.

"I know what's going on, by the way."

Kai blinked out of his thoughts and turned to the girl. "What?"

"I think they want you to know they're there," Misaki smiled with sympathy. "I didn't know you had this problem."

Kai sighed, dismissing his surprise about her discovering it. "Miwa said the same thing."

"Why don't you tell them off?" Misaki questioned curiously. She thought he would do that without a second thought. The girl hid a smile. She had began to learn more and more about him. He just somehow appealed to her. One thing that she found interesting was his attitude. It was not cold. She realized that he just did not like trusting people, but deep down he was actually nice. And not dominant at all. Misaki liked that last part.

"They won't listen," Kai shook his head, running a hand through his spiky locks.

Misaki marveled at how he was unaware that action made him look...attracting. At least, his fangirls thought that. This time, Misaki did smile. He's innocent in his own way.

"Tokura?"

"Come on. The park's this way." She pretended to ignore the blush on the brunet's face as she entwined their hands and pulled him along. She never bothered to deny it. She liked him, but she knew he was not the type to willingly go out with her. So maybe a little push would help.

"O-oi..." Kai could not believe she was actually doing this. Was she really going to pretend to...(swallow) to be his girlfriend? The mere thought made Kai's blush deepen. He could not help it. This had never happened to him before.

"Here we are." Misaki sat on a bench and made Kai sit next to her, their legs touching. She noticed he realized what she was doing and smiled. "Kai, could you turn to me?"

The brunet, who had been avoiding eye contact, could hear the amusement in her voice. Ignoring his pounding heart and burning face, he turned to her.

She kissed him.

This moment, where she placed her cool hands on his head and deepened the kiss, was a moment he was not sure what to wish.

It seemed to go on forever. Just as he thought that, Tokura pulled away, and he realized just how much air he had lost. Panting with a flushed face, he numbly heard her speak.

"They're gone."

Turning, he saw the girls leave, fairly disappointed. And because of this, he let her kiss him again. Maybe he could warm up to Valentine's Day.

It is early, but I thought I'd put this up. Sorry for taking so long. Next friendship...I have no idea at all.

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