Chapter 2

Mei POV

Here goes nothing. I stood in the middle of a clothing store looking at pajamas awkwardly. "What do people wear to these things?" I thought to myself. As I picked out a set of yellow pajamas and duckie slippers, I heard Megu-tan's voice. I hid behind the clothes and listened.

She's with Yamato! I watched as he smiled and walked away from her as she ventured into the store by herself. What were they doing together here? I thought they had work! As I thought about this, I felt someone poke my shoulder. I screamed in fright.

"Eh, Mei? What are you doing here hiding behind boxers?"

Boxers? I looked up to see Kai looking at me confused and looked back down at the clothes I hid behind. I thought these were just shorts. My face grew hot in embarrassment. Kai laughed.

"It's alright. I just need a couple new pairs. That's all." He moved me softly to get a couple pairs and looked at me. "Aren't you going to pay for that?"

I looked at the price and shook my head. "It's too expensive…I have to use the rest of my money for snacks and stuff for the sleepover…"

He looked at it and raised an eyebrow. "First sleepover?"

I nod nervously. "I'll just put it back and see you later, ok?"

He shook his head and took the outfit and slippers out of my arm. "I'll just pay for it. I've got plenty of change."

"But I don't know if I'll be able to pay you back…"

"I don't need to be paid back."

"But…"

"If you insist on paying me back, I'd like to be paid back in smiles if you don't mind," he gave me a big smile and walked to the cashier. After he paid for everything, he had my things put in a separate bag and handed it to me, smiling. "There you go. I told you it was no biggie. Now, where are you headed now? It's going to get dark soon."

"The convenience store on the way home."

"Want me to walk you? I'm heading that way anyway."

"Sure." We started walking and I fidgeted with my bag nervously the whole time. I don't normally walk home with anyone but Yamato…but we barely walk home anymore either. We got to the store. I bought lots of chips, cookies, and a tub of ice cream. Kai helped me carry it to my house and waved good bye when I was in my house. He sure is nice…

I put everything away and cleaned my room. My mother waited in the living room as I changed into my pjs and gave her approval when I showed her.

"That is cute," She giggled.

The doorbell rang.

Megu-tan POV

Earlier today, I asked Aiko and Asami what was so exciting about tonight. Asami was bouncing all morning. Aiko gave me a look when I asked while Asami just nervously looked between us both.

"We are going to have a girl's night out."

I looked at them…Why wasn't I invited?

"It's at Mei's house. We are having a sleepover," She looked at me. "Why?"

"No reason. I was just going to ask you girls to sleep over my house."

"No thanks. We're booked," Aiko leaned back in her chair.

"We will surely go another time," Asami looked at me with apologetic eyes.

"It's alright," I said and waved good-bye, striking a fake smile. How could I not be invited? I invited some girls to my house afterwards but they all had things to do so it was another night of loneliness.

Kai POV

After I dropped off Mei, I walked in the direction of my house and saw Yamato.

"Yo Yamato!"

I walked towards him and he looked at me.

"What do you want Kai?"

"What are you doing?"

"Going home."

"That's strange. You don't normally come home at this time."

"Have you been stalking me?"

"No, but perhaps I should and tell Mei how you visit Megu-tan at night right after work. I saw you on my way home."

He seemed to be taken back by my words.

"Yea, that's right tough guy. I know your secret."

"We aren't doing anything."

"Does Mei know that?"

He looked down at his feet.

"No, right? She's home every night waiting for a text from. I don't need to stalk her to know that and neither do her friends. She runs home crying every day from school. Did you know that?"

"…I'll fix it. Just stay out of this…"

"Ohh, you'll fix it," I growled. "Fix? You better not be bullshitting her when you do try to 'fix it'."

"Don't tell me how to handle my relationship."

"You hurt Mei so I am stepping in because you're such an ass. Obviously, you wouldn't know anything if I wasn't here right now."

"I love Mei."

"You love her?" I scoffed. "Yea right. You think even she will believe that crap now? Just get your shit together before I do it for you."

I walked away leaving him there underneath the street lights, dumbfounded.