Ah, I'm depressed; I'm having fewer and fewer reviews. But anyway, I love this story so here's the next chap for my loyal and new reviewers.
Chapter 8: Excuses
"Master Shu! Didn't you ask me to wake you up at 11 am? Master it's already 12:30! Wake up!" a maid called behind Shuichi's door.
"Hm, save me Eiri." Shuichi mumbled and hugged his pillow.
"Master Shu! It's 12:30!"
"So what? Shuichi asked, disoriented. He tiredly opens his eyes and focused on the wall clock. "Good, it's still 12:30. There're no classes today." He shifted his gaze on the calendar and a bright pink circle woke him up. "Shit! I overslept! I – it's Saturday!" Shuichi jumped out of bed and prepared to run to his bathroom when he heard his cell phone ringing. "10 missed calls." The receiver read. Then it was ringing again. It was Ken.
"Ah hello? Hello Ken?"
"Shuichi. I'm sorry were you doing something? I was calling you a couple of times but you won't answer your phone."
"Yes, sorry Ken, it was on a vibrating mode. Why did you call?" he lied.
"Uhmm, sorry about this but I have to move our date later at 2:00, is that alright with you? There was a sudden soccer meeting that I have to attend. But I'll still meet you at the dolphin park." Ken said apologetically.
"Alright! No problem Ken." He breathed a sigh of relief. So he need not be in a hurry. "Yeah, see you too." Then he hung up.
"Alright. What will I wear?" he asked himself as he threw his cell phone on his bed. He scanned his wardrobe and found his new jeans and white shirt. "Nah, too plain." He said and threw it on the floor. Next he pulled out his favorite khaki shorts and he paired it with his black shirt and favorite orange jacket. "I hope I don't look weird."
He walked towards the bathroom when he tripped over a cloth and he cursed himself for not looking properly. He looked at the cause of his fall. It was a sleeping outfit that definitely didn't belong to him. It was –
"Eiri's PJs? Oh yeah, I insisted that I should have it washed before returning it to – (he stopped in the middle of his sentence then shouted)
"HIM!"
"Oh no, oh no, him, him him! No! I forgot about him!" Shuichi panicked and ran around his room. Why? Let's find out:
Flashback
Shuichi stretched his arms as he and Eiri walked back towards the Uesugi temple. Shuichi will be leaving at the afternoon and will be fetched by one of their drivers. He went back to pick up his things and clothes.
"Where are the PJs you borrowed from me?" Eiri asked, while removing his school shirt and putting on a new one.
"Ah, here they are."
"Give it to me then." Eiri said.
"No, I'll just return it to you, I'll have it washed."
"Whatever, just remember to return it to me. That's my favorite pair."
"No problem!" Shuichi flashed an approving sign and placed them inside his bag."
"I prefer dry cleaning." Eiri joked.
"Geez." Shuichi replied and combed his hair. "I had a good stay. Thank you. I'll be leaving now." He bowed and smiled at Eiri.
"Ah not too fast." Eiri halted and stepped forward. "We have a deal right? About dating twice, remember?"
"Yeah, don't tell me you want it to do now?" Shuichi asked.
"Do what?" Eiri became confused.
"The date baka! What are you thinking, pervert?"
"Ah, oh. Yeah. I want to have a date with you on Saturday, 2:00pm at the new restaurant beside the dolphin park. No buts, if you're not there within 15 minutes, I'll tell the whole class about Ken."
"How demanding." Shuichi commented. "But, as you said, I can't refuse, so damn." Shuichi grunted and picked up his bag.
"Remember, you'll be treating me. 2:00pm, restaurant beside the dolphin park. 2:00pm, restaurant beside the dolphin park. 2pm beside the dol –
"YEAH I GOT IT SO SHUT UP!" Shuichi shouted because up till now Eiri was still repeating to him the time and place of their date.
"2:00pm at the restaurant beside the dolphin park. Beside the dolphin park, 2 –
"Goodbye to you." Shuichi muttered, pissed and ran outside the temple while hearing Eiri's nonstop reminder.
End flashback
"OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOO!" Shuichi ran like a tornado and bumped on the wall. "What will I do? My date with Ken and my date with Eiri are the same time!" he bumped on a wall again and melted in place.
His cellphone rang and he received a message.
He opened his inbox. It was from Eiri. And it read in bold letters –
2:00 PM AT THE RESTAURANT BESIDE THE DOLPHIN PARK.
His cellphone rang again and he answered it. He gulped and sweat ran all over his face.
He pushed a button and the next lines were like a threat.
"Be there at 2:00. If you're not there after 15 minutes I'll tell the whole class."
"AAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" Shuichi screamed and threw his cellphone on the wall like it was a curse. "Calm down cute Shuichi. 2 gorgeous boys are willing to date you, aren't you lucky? Oh how fast you grow up!" he was having a monologue and imitating his mother. "Calm down. This is just a bad dream. A nightmare. Calm down. Calm down." He ordered himself and breathed in.
And breathed in.
And breathed in.
And never breathed out.
"Waah!" he burst like a balloon and he hit the ceiling.
The next thing he knew, he was rubbing his head as he glanced at the pink hands of his wall clock. It read:
1:30pm.
"Iie!" (Iie means no)Shuichi shouted more and ran hysterically to his bathroom to take a quick bath. Within seconds, he flashed in front of his cabinet and changed his clothes quickly. The next instant he was combing his hair while jumping around to find his other sock. He searched for his wallet and slipped it to his bag.
"DRIVER!" he called out and jumped on the car while putting his wristwatch. It read: 1:57pm
He pointed his finger towards the direction, like he was a captain of a ship. "Driver! To the dolphin park!" Shuichi shouted and gripped tightly on the seat as the driver was doing his best to become a jet plane.
"Almost there. Almost there!" Shuichi slammed his seat and his eyeballs were red from staring too much at his watch.
"Ah, master Shu, here we are!" the driver said while panting furiously. The car tires were firing. It was supposed to be a thirty minute journey, but they were there in less than a minute.
"Yes, thank you. I'll tell mom to give you a raise." Shuichi said while jumping out of the car. "I'll call you later." Shuichi waved and wandered his eyes for any sign of Ken and Eiri. "Let's see." He looked at his watch. It was 2:05pm and the first guy that he saw was Ken.
Ken was wearing a casual and simple suit but he still looked elegant. He waved at the brat and he pointed at the different booths at the dolphin park.
Good. May you not see the restaurant beside the park. Shuichi thought like he was ordering Ken's mind.
"Hi Ken!" he waved too. "Sorry, I'm late! Traffic."
"It's alright. I arrived a few seconds ago. So, are you hungry? There are a lot of new booths today right?" Ken smiled. "There, it's a booth by one of my friends, let's try their kani sushi and sakura shake."
"Yeah, sure." Shuichi smiled and walked with Ken. They ordered sushi and maki.
"Let's find somewhere to sit Shu chan." Ken said and he wandered his eyes on the park. "That bench!" he said and they went to sit down. Once they placed their food on the table, Shuichi stood up and bowed.
"Huh?" Ken was confused. "What's the matter? Don't you like the food? I'll order a new one if you like."
"No! It's not like that! I like the food! Uh, but – (he glanced at the windows of the restaurant which was a street away.) Uh, I have to buy drinks. Yeah, I'll buy drinks."
"Ah, haha, sorry I forgot about it. Just sit here and I'll be the one to buy –
"No!" he covered his mouth. "I mean, I'm choosy when it comes to drinks, so I'll be the one to buy! Don't worry! My treat!" Shuichi could feel Eiri's negative energy running to his spine. "Gotta go!" he ran before Ken could speak.
If he was a ninja, he would have the best speed award for his incredibly fast running. He was there in less than a second that he almost broke the restaurant door with his impact. the moment he arrived, he felt a strong and negative aura.
"Shu – I – chi!" he heard the blonde curse. He looked around and found the blonde sitting darkly on one corner. He walked up nervously and wiped his sweat.
"Hi!" he greeted to release his tension.
"Hi yourself!" Eiri growled and pointed at the wall clock. "2:20pm. You're late, I'll be telling the class-
"No wait!" Shuichi raised his arm for Eiri to see his wrist watch. "It's - oh no.
"It's 2:17 on your watch. You are late!" Eiri grumbled and prepared to walk away.
"N – no! wait! I'm just a few seconds – ok minutes late. Hah, I ran here don't you know?" he pulled a chair and sat down. Eiri mumbled something about dimwits and brats while sitting on his own chair.
"Ah, this is my first time in this restaurant. So this is Zenny's? It's an elite restaurant, why do you want it here?" Shuichi asked as he looked around. There were only a few people dining. Most of them are lovers.
"Because you're elite." Eiri sighed and looked at the menu.
"What do you want to eat? Hmmmm, everything sounds nice, I hope it tastes good too." The menu consisted of Japanese, French and Italian foods. The price was gold.
"I'll have Kani sushi, ebi tempura and kani maki." Eiri said while handing back the menu to the waiter.
"Are you sure?" Shuichi almost screamed. They were in an elite restaurant, who offers foreign foods, and here he was, treating Eiri to local Japanese delights, just like what he and Ken ordered earlier. "Are you sure? Don't be shy! I'll treat you! I mean you could order lasagna and wine, or French bed and soup why are you –
"That's what I like. Ah, please add spaghetti." Eiri stared at the window without further explanations while Shuichi was left deciding whether to order cold chicken pasta or beef lasagna. In the end –
"I'll have a slice of chicken salsa pizza." Shuichi said dryly and slumped on his seat but he stood up immediately.
"Huh?" Eiri looked at Shuichi.
"Uh, when the food arrives, give me a call, I'll just talk to the driver downstairs. I forgot to tell him that he doesn't need to wait. Bye!" Shuichi waved and ran outside before Eiri could scold him.
Oh goodness, I'm running out of energy. He thought and ran to the park to buy sakura shakes. He was almost crawling when he reached Ken.
"Shuichi, you took long than I expected." He took the cup of shake. "Com'n let's eat."
"Sorry, the line was long!" he said and took a sip. "Ah, this tastes good!" he said while randomly picking sushi.
"Itadakimasu!" they both said and began eating.
"How was you soccer practice Ken?" Shuichi asked so as not to bore his date. He chomped a California maki.
"It was hard. They made me play as a defender but I'm much better as a forward." He said while drifting to space. It was like he was thinking of something else.
"Ken, do you have a job? You lost weight right?" Shuichi was concerned.
"Ah, you noticed?" Ken smiled. "I'm still working on that flower shop together with – together with 4 of my f – friends." He suddenly stuttered. "Here," he snapped his fingers beside Shuichi's ear and a purple flower appeared.
"Wow! How did you do that?" Shuichi asked as he took the flower. "I've never seen this flower before. What's this?"
"That's called Freesia. It seldom blooms here on Japan." He winked.
"Thank you." Shuichi said and smelled the flower when his phone rang.
"Ah, excuse me." Shuichi stood up and talked to Eiri.
"Where the heck are you brat? The food's getting cold!" Eiri shouted on the other line.
"Ah, s-sorry! I'll go there immediately." Shuichi hung up and once again panicked and excused himself from Ken. "Sorry Ken, there was an emergency, our driver was asking for directions." He bowed and when Ken approved, he ran.
He turned his chakra to the highest level and sped towards Zenny's. Eiri was waiting for him with the freshly served food.
"Ah, sorry, I was giving the driver orders so I took long. Mmmm, the food smells nice! Let's eat!" Shuichi beamed. He loved eating but he was lucky not to get fat. "Itadakimasu!"
They ate in silence, with Shuichi finishing his French bread first. He looked up at the blonde as he was slicing his pizza. "Eiri, don't you like the food? I'll order another one if you –
"No, it's good. I like it here." Eiri said and shoved a California maki on his mouth.
"Have you tried eating Italian foods then? What's that wormy food called again? Stap – spateg – sgapethi?" he tried to recall.
"Spaghetti." Eiri smirked. "Made from tomato sauce fine herbs and topped with melted cheese – (he stopped to look at a drooling Shuichi) – with meatballs and firm pasta." He finished and twirled his fork on his food. He tasted it and smiled.
Shuichi was wondering how in the world that food taste likes, so he just secretly sniffed the hot steam and licked his lips to control his craving. He stared at his pizza and thought it was spaghetti.
"You don't have to control yourself. Here." Eiri said and pointed the fork rolled with spaghetti on Shuichi's mouth. Shuichi opened his mouth and Eiri gently fed him. He chewed in silence and admired the unfamiliar taste that tickled his taste buds.
"Mm! it's delicious!" Shuichi smiled while a little sauce was painted on his lower lip.
"Brat." Eiri sighed, got a napkin and damped it lightly on Shuichi's chin. Shuichi blushed and averted his eyes.
"Ah, sorry, I need to go to the bathroom." Shuichi excused himself and faked his exit. He went to the bathroom like planned and looked for an escape which he found through the windows.
"Ah, must find a way." Shuichi murmured and tiptoed to see what was beneath the windows. He breathed a sigh of relief; it was a shortcut towards Ken's table – a few walks and he's already there.
"Now, to find a way to get out." He said and crawled to find something to step on like a stool or wood, but instead he bumped on a wall.
Well, not exactly a wall.
"Itai." He rubbed his head and lifted his head.
Golden tiger eyes glared at him
"Uh. Hi Eiri." Shuichi almost fainted.
Meanwhile….. (ah, I know you won't be reading this but please try)
Ken was silently sipping his sakura shake when a tall man with red hair approached him. He sat at Shuichi's seat and looked at Ken intently.
"What do you want?" Ken asked while picking a sushi. "Shouldn't you be on the shop?"
"Yoji's there, besides, I wanted to talk to you." The man said.
Ken looked up and glared at the seemingly Eiri – like eyes of the man. He gritted his teeth so as not to say something bad.
"You shouldn't be angry Ken." He said and picked up the Freesia that was lying on the table. "You still love him right?"
"None of your business Ran." He replied sarcastically.
"Shuichi Shindou. I've researched about him. They are almost the same don't you agree? Same eyes, same hairstyle, same height, same –
"Stop it Ran! What do you want!" Ken slammed his palm on the table that Shuichi's sakura shake almost tumbled.
"You shouldn't date other people to forget another person Ken." Ran said calmly and dropped the Freesia on the floor. "It was your jealousy that ruined your relationship. Shouldn't you be responsible and be mature enough not to think of things about me and him?"
Ken sat down and closed his eyes. "Go away Ran, Shuichi might see you."
"He knows you're here dating someone, but he still likes you. Don't be stupid Ken. You know to whom this Freesia really belongs to." Ran said and left.
"What do you think are you doing?" Eiri snapped, cornering Shuichi on a nearby wall.
"Um, Eiri, it's not what you think. I'm just –
"Just escaping. I heard you." Eiri said in a 'don't – lie – to – me – or – I'll - slice – your – tongue' tone.
"Um, sorry. To tell you the truth, I'm not really escaping. I'll be back. I promise."
"And where will you go?" he asked decreasing their distance.
Shuichi felt cold sweats on his back. "I'm going to tell you the truth but promise me you won't get mad."
"Fine." Eiri said. "Let's hear it. No lies."
"Alright. It's like this. Remember my date with Ken? He moved it to a similar time because of his soccer practice, so I was –
"So you're dating him and me right now. Great, you learned some idioms from me. Hitting two birds with one stone. I'm impressed." Eiri said sarcastically and turned around.
"Please Eiri. I promised to date you, so I'll continue this." Then not being his spoiled image, he kneeled and begged Eiri. "I'm sorry Eiri. I need to go to Ken now. I promise I'll be back after my date with him. You could look through the window of this restaurant. We are at the dolphin park, it can be viewed from our seat. Eiri, please?" Shuichi pleaded and pouted. And who couldn't say no to those puppy eyes?
"Fine." Eiri said darkly. "After your date with him, you must go back here and eat with me." Eiri said and proceeded back to his seat.
"Thanks Eiri." Shuichi said and ran to Ken.
Shuichi was right. From their seat, Eiri could see the brat talking to the brown haired man. They were eating what looked like Japanese food and sweets.
"Ah, I'm so embarrassed Ken. I'm sorry for going to some places during our date. But the driver –
"Don't worry about it Shuichi." Ken smiled. "Let's eat?" he said.
"Alright." The younger person said and sipped his shake.
They ate in silence; the only sound his ears were hearing is the fast and loud beating of his heart. He gazed at Ken who was once again lost in thoughts, staring at the precious flower he gave Shuichi earlier.
"Ken." Shuichi whispered but Ken was not hearing anything. He was focused on the Freesia while memorizing the words that Ran told him earlier.
He knows you're here dating someone, but he still likes you. Don't be stupid Ken. You know to whom this Freesia really belongs to.
Shuichi sighed. He knew that something was wrong with Ken so he tried his best to cheer the guy up, but Ken was not paying attention. Finally, he got pissed but he still tried to be friendly.
Touching Ken's hand he smiled as the brown haired man finally recognized him.
"Ken, something's wrong right?"
Ken returned to his normal self and calmed down. "Sorry Shuichi. I was just bothered about something." He said apologetically.
"Something or someone?" Shuichi asked while playing with his chopsticks.
Ken was silenced as Shuichi removed his hands from him. "I know you Ken, we haven't talked for the past year but you're still my friend. Why exactly did you want to date me?" Shuichi asked bravely.
"Shuichi." Ken fidgeted on his clothes. A battle formed in his mind whether to tell Shuichi the truth or not.
I can't lie to him. He needs to know. Ken thought and decided that it would be best to tell Shuichi.
"Do you remember Omi?"
"Of course, that kid who almost looked like me." Shuichi scratched his head. "So, did the two of you fought?"
"Yes."
"What was the reason?" Shuichi asked while drinking the last drops of his shake.
"I was jealous." Ken said that Shuichi almost spat his drink.
"Jealous? Don't tell me you're one of the guys who had relationship with other men?"
"Yes, I'm that kind of guy Shuichi. I'm sorry. I thought that by dating you, I could forget about him and start a new relationship. But I was wrong. The more I want to forget him, the more I remember him. And while looking at you, I'm missing him more and more." Ken rested his head on his hand and stared on the ground like a depressed man.
Shuichi bit his lip. So Tachi and Eiri were right. Since they were in an all boys school, a relationship with the same sex could be possible. But it still bothered Shuichi. He didn't know whether to feel embarrassed, angry or disappointed. He was actually feeling all.
"Ah, I know you'll be shocked. I'm really sorry for wasting your time Shuichi." Ken stood up and bowed in apology.
"Ken, please sit down." Shuichi politely said. Yes, he was shocked and disappointed, but being the good guy that he is, he still treated Ken like a friend. "So that was it? Because I looked like Omi kun, you thought I would be the greatest replacement?"
"I got jealous of Ran. They were always together since I became a star player, and that Eiri guy also pisses me. He looks like Ran."
Shuichi scratched his head while from afar, the blonde sneezed. "What has Eiri got to do with this? Anyway, why don't you make it up with him?"
"He's angry. He said I'm selfish and self centered."
"Well, I must admit you are." Shuichi said. Shit what's happening to me? Since when did I become a love adviser?
"Yeah, I think so too. Do you think we'll still be together?"
"Of course Ken. How about asking him to this place? Or that place?" Shuichi pointed at Zenny's. from his place, Eiri arched an eyebrow and sighed.
What is that brat up to? Ah, it's getting cold. He twirled his fork on his plate of spaghetti.
"About that Eiri guy, what is your relationship with him, Shuichi kun?" Ken changed the topic and returned to eating their food.
"He's just my classmate." Shuichi said sheepishly. "And I think he's a bastard."
"Oh really?" Ken smirked. "Then why are you dating him today?"
Shuichi's eyes widened. So he'd been caught.
Again.
But how?
"What are you talking about Ken?" Shuichi played innocent. "Who would date that –
"I followed you Shuichi. Have you forgotten my dream? I want to become a spy right?" Ken smiled.
"Damn you Ken. Why did you do that?" Shuichi pouted. "So you know I'm dating the two of you at the same time?"
"Of course." Ken forced a grin. "Let's call it a day Shu kun. Why don't you continue your date with him and I'll think about what you said about Omi." Ken said.
"Alright. But really, I had a great time with you." Shuichi smiled and leaned closer to whisper on Ken's ear. "And, I was just forced to meet up with Eiri."
"O – ok." Ken sweat dropped. "Well, I guess you should go back to him now." Ken said while standing up.
"Bye Ken. Good luck." He offered his hand for Ken to shake.
Then being the playful side of him, Ken shook hands with Shuichi but pulled him close to him to plant a kiss on his forehead.
Nani! That Ken! What is he trying to do with Shuichi? Eiri rose from his seat and pressed his face on the window to have a closer look. Ah good, he's leaving. He sat and ordered the waiter to clean their table, leaving only drinks and spaghetti.
Within a minute, Shuichi was back scratching his head as he approached the table.
"Hey, I'm back – wait, where's my pizza?"
"Sit down. Um, your pizza, well, I was kinda clumsy and I hit the glass and the content fell on your food. So, it's just spaghetti that we're going to eat." Eiri said.
"I can order again, waiter –
"Ah, there's no need for that." Eiri said and pushed the platter of spaghetti in the middle of the table. " You don't have to order much, it's just a waste of money, I'll just share my food with you."
"Huh?" Shuichi wore a completely shocked and confused look.
"Didn't you hear me baka? I said I'll share my food with you, besides, you've already eaten, and I'm not that hungry." Eiri avoided Shuichi's eyes.
"A – ah o – ok." Shuichi tried to smile while his veins were popping. What the heck? We'll share the same food? Then he sniffed the food. Well, who am I to complain, this tastes good. "Well then, let's eat." He said, while poking the spaghetti with his fork. "Damnit, I can't get it."
"Of course you can't. You have to twirl it – like this." He demonstrated the proper way and directed it to Shuichi's mouth. "Here."
Shuichi opened his mouth and chewed the pasta. "Mm, really tastes good, what's making it yummy?"
"Italian tomato sauce and melted cheese. It's just like lasagna, but the pasta used is different." Eiri said while eating on his own, using the fork that he used on Shuichi.
Shuichi blushed and drank wine. What the – since when did I ordered wine? He stared at Eiri who glared at him in a just – drink – it way. "Damn Eiri, I'm not good with alcohol."
"So what? Just drink it, you'll love it." He looked at the brat seductively that Shuichi almost choked. Eiri drank his own wine which he ordered when Shuichi was talking with Ken. He smiled, the wine tastes supreme.
They ate together, using their own forks. Every now and then, they would insert new dialogues, stories or small fights, all of which, Shuichi began. Shuichi was becoming a flush of pink because of wine. He twirled his fork slowly, since the pasta was too long and he felt tired to cut it. He shoved it on his mouth while sipping one strand slowly. It took him minutes to register on his mind that Eiri was chewing the other end.
Like their pocky incident.
Shuichi stopped and just stared at the blonde as he was nipping the other end of the pasta, decreasing their distance. And it was a decade when Shuichi realized that Eiri's lips were immediately sealed with his. Shuichi's eyes were just staring in shock as he felt soft lips pressed on his own. He felt that he was paralyzed on that spot with a struck of voltage running tickling his heart.
Eiri was smirking madly in his thoughts as he occasionally glances at a deeply blushing Shuichi. It was already 6pm and they were walking silently at the park. Shuichi's heart continued beating loud and fast like it was to jump out of his body.
Geez, it's just spaghetti, Shuichi.
That's not the point! Eiri grabbed the chance to kiss you!
No he didn't! it's just they were eating both ends of that pasta.
You bastard! You liked the kiss didn't you?
What are you talking about? If you didn't like it then you should have at least avoided it.
I was shocked, I wasn't able to –
Whatever.
Shuichi shook his head so as not to hear his inner selves arguing. He glanced at Eiri and was shocked again when he realized that the blonde was also looking at him. He automatically averted his eyes.
"Any problem?" Eiri asked while getting a lighter on his pocket and revealing a cigarette stick on his hand.
"You smoke?" Shuichi asked, dumbfounded. "We're just in highschool you're not suppose to smoke –
"And you're not supposed to bring your phone at school, Shuichi, that's against the rules." Eiri said while breathing out smoke.
"That's a different situation Eiri!"
"It's the same. We are both disobeying rules. You're lucky I didn't confiscate your phone brat."
"Why would you do that?"
"Because I am the president of our classroom, and the president of the student council, baka." Eiri said emphasiszing on the word 'I'.
"You are! That's not fair! Why didn't you tell me?" Shuichi pouted and began to cough just by inhaling the second hand smoke.
"I shouldn't tell you, you must know who your officers are." Eiri said. "Why are you coughing?"
"I don't like smoke. I have asthma."
"Is that so?" Eiri said and threw his cigarette. "Well, about our next date –
Shuichi looked at up him, remembering again what happened earlier. He gulped. Their next date, he would never order spaghetti.
Awwww, but spaghetti tastes good.
You only like it to kiss Eiri.
Nah – ah. Starting today, my favorite food is spaghetti.
Bakeru.
"Oi brat, are you listening?" Eiri glared.
"Huh? What? Sorry, could you repeat what you said?"
"Tsk. I said, that for our next date, we'll go to the Odaiba park!" Eiri said aloud.
"Odaiba! With those great rides? Alright!" Shuichi was as excited as a child. "So when would it be?"
"Tomorrow of course!" Eiri scratched his head.
"T – tomorrow?" Shuichi was both surprised and excited. "Ok, what time?"
Geez, he's like a child. Eiri thought. "How about 1:30 pm. Let's just meet at the school. Then we'll travel by train. Are you ok without cars?"
"Yes." Shuichi nodded his head and sang happily in his heart.
By 7pm, Shuichi was fetched by their driver while Eiri took a shortcut near their school. He yawned and stretched as three dark figures cornered him.
"What's up?" Eiri asked.
"How's your date?" one asked.
"Just fine. We kissed, so could you give me your payment?" Eiri scratched his head.
"Not yet Eiri. He should at least sleep with you." The leader of the group moved forward. "Then that's the time that I'll give your money."
"Tachi, it's already clear that I've won. Why does it have to lead to bed?"
"Because that's the real deal." Tachi replied.
"Only one week to go Uesugi." Ma kun said.
"Then after that, if Shuichi Shindou still hasn't fall in love with you, we'll invent stories of your great coward ness. (?)" Ken said.
Eiri walked away and ignored them, gritting his teeth. As he was walking towards home, a woman a few years younger than him waved. He focused his eyes on the girl and sighed. It was the one their father was blabbing about.
"Eiri san, nice to meet you." The girl greeted in her soft voice.
"What are you doing in front of our house at this time of the night, Ayaka san?"
"Ah, well, your father asked me to be your partner on the school ball."
"We have a ball?" Eiri asked.
"Yes, haven't you heard?" Ayaka was surprised that the president of the student council didn't know. "Well, it's a few weeks from now."
Eiri was silent for a while. He wasn't sure if he wanted to go to the ball or not. Then he remembered Tachi's dare, and the consequences. Then his mind was clouded full of Shuichi.
"Sorry, Ayaka san, I'm thinking of not going to the ball." He said and went inside the temple, ignoring Ayaka.
Shuichi dived on his bed and buried his face on the pillow. He didn't want to look at the mirror because he was very sure that his face was glowing red. He rolled like a dog and squealed while hugging a large pillow.
"Eiri." He mumbled. "Why am I feeling this?" he asked himself and picked the PJs that was still on the floor and sighed. "I had a great time, Eiri." He said while hugging the clothes close to his heart. "Kyaa!"
He went to the bathroom to take a bath and afterwards he checked the phone for calls. There was only one message which was from his best friend.
Hi Shuichi! It's me, Hiro. I've been calling your phone, why aren't you answering? Don't tell me you're thinking about that Eiri bastard? Well anyway, I'm here to remind you that the ball is just a few weeks from today. What do you think? What will I wear and who'll be my partner? I was thinking of getting Maiko san, but I know she's busy. How about you? Who'll be your partner? Just give me a call ok?
Shuichi sighed and dropped dead on the floor. "What will I do now? i don't want to go with a girl!" he said and rolled again. then he heard his cellphone rang.
"Hello?" Shuichi asked, not really paying attention.
"Hey. it's me." the voice said.
"Ei - Eiri! hi! uh, are you home now, why did you call?"
"I was just wondering if you could be my partner on the upcoming ball."
a, that's it, sorry guys, i don't know what to type next.
anyway, could someone please help me on where i could find the complete chapter of the second gravitation?
please! i'm really depressed.
Please review! please!
Next chap: Eiri and Shuichi's date at the Odaiba park. Eiri brings Shuichi to his room. will something happen? just a few more chapters to go and Shuichi will find out about the dare.