Chapter 3

"What…What are you wearing?" Shun exclaimed while looking at Aya who was wearing a purple tank top and a blue plain designed jacket, a black guy's pants and her long purple-hair was hid inside a black sports cap revealing only her bangs; this outfit made her look like a guy.

"Oh, just a disguise." Aya answered.

"For what?"

"I'm pretty sure that my brother will start looking for me so I can't wear my usual clothes when I'm going outside."

Shun is still in awe. He can't believe that Aya is wearing that outfit.

"C'mon, Shun, let's go!" She said while pulling him from his seat.

"Ok, ok!" Shun stood up and they went straight to the door and walked towards Runo's café.

While they were walking, Aya lowered her cap so no one can see her face. When they were in the town, Aya saw a guy wearing a black suit; it's one of the body guards of the Fuyumi family. Shun also saw this so he pulled Aya to a small route (A/N: it's the space between two buildings, I don't know what it is called so I just wrote small route ^^). Shun pulled Aya from her hand and with that, Aya blushed. He was holding her hand while they were finding their way out in the small route.

When they went out, they were already in front of Runo's café. When they went inside, the only persons inside the café are the brawlers and they all look serious.

As they enter, the door bell rang catching the attention of Dan and the others.

"Hey, Shun!" Dan called. "Have you heard the news?" he continued.

"What news?"

Dan was about to tell him when he saw Shun's company.

"Who's the dude?" he asked.

"What dude?" Shun said.

Dan pointed at the disguised Aya.

"Oh,"

"I'm not a dude, Dan" Aya said while taking of her cap, revealing her long hair.

"A…Aya?" they all exclaimed except for Shun.

"What's up with the guy's clothes?" Julie asked.

"Oh, it's nothing." She said.

"By the way, Dan, what news are you talking about?" Shun asked Dan.

"The news about Aya missing. A guy in a black suit went here earlier looking for her." He explained.

"And now, Aya's here, disguised. What's going on?" Mira said.

Aya looked down. "I…I ran away."

"Huh?" they all exclaimed. "Why?" Runo asked.

Sudddenly, tears started to fall from her eyes.

"A…Aya, did I say something wrong?" Runo said worriedly.

"Umm…no…" she said while wiping her tears.

"I better put my cap on before those guards see me." Aya hid again her hair inside her cap.

"Shun, do you know why?" Dan whispered to Shun.

Shun shook his head. "No, I don't. I don't want her to remember the bad thing that happened so I didn't ask her." He explained.

They all sat down at the table, Aya looking down. There was silence between them.

Then, Shun noticed that Alice wasn't there so he asked.

"Where's Alice?"

"She's with her aunt for a week or so" Runo replied.

"Oh," then, again, silence surrounded them.

"Guys…" Aya said in a soft voice. Everyone looked at her.

"I'll tell you the truth," she said. Everyone kept silent.

"I ran away coz…my dad wanted me to live with my step-mom in Europe. I really hate my step mom. She was never a mother to us. And she wants to make our lives miserable. My brother was also forcing me to live there. Even though he's coming with me, I still don't want to. The worst part is…if I live there, they're going to do the engagement party," she said. "Engagement party?" they all said in unison. "Yeah, for me and my…fiancée." They all gasped. "Fiancée?" Julie exclaimed.

"I don't even know him and I don't want to marry him!" she said with anger in her voice.

Then, Dan stood up and said. "Don't worry, Aya, we'll help you. We'll never let that step mom of yours force you to an engagement!"

"And besides, Shun's the only guy for you!" Julie added in.

"What?" Shun and Aya said while their face is blushing.

"Oh, c'mon! Don't try to deny it! It's so obvious that you two like each other." She squealed.

"What? No! Shun's just my best friend." Aya said while looking away to hide her blushing face.

"Yeah, what she said!" Shun added.

Then, the door bell rang again. And they were shocked to see who it is; a guy about 18, with navy blue hair and some facial characteristics like Aya. Kai. Aya lowered her cap to prevent him from seeing her face. Kai went closer to the brawlers. "You're Aya's friends, right?" he said.

"Yeah, what do you want?" Dan said.

"I'm looking for Aya…" Then, Kai saw the disguised Aya but her disguise didn't fool him.

"Aya!" he exclaimed.

Knowing that she can't fool her brother anymore, she looked up to him.

"What are you doing here?" she shouted.

"Aya, please, come home," he pleaded.

"Why? So you can drag me to Europe? I HATE YOU, BIG BROTHER!" she said before she ran away. "Aya!" Kai shouted.

Shun ran after her while the brawlers blocked Kai.

"What do you want from her?" Julie asked.

"I'm just going to tell her that step-mom's gonna be here soon and she's going to fetch us." He explained.

"We'll never let you get Aya!" Runo shouted.

"Why can't you understand? Aya doesn't want to go or live to Europe! What kind of brother are you?" Mira shouted. That hit Kai. He stood speechless.

"What have I done?" he fell down on his knees then held his head.

"I was too focused on listening to my dad, I forgot to listen to my sister. Ugh!" he screamed.

Meanwhile…

Shun is still running after Aya but he lost sight of her. Then, he started to look for her.

"Aya? Aya?" he called. "Where could she be?" he mumbled to himself. "I know!"

Then, he ran towards the bridge in the outskirts of town. Being her best friend and knowing almost everything about her, he knew that place is Aya's favorite place to think, cry and release all her feelings.

Just as he thought, he found Aya there, and she's crying.

"Hey" he said. Aya looked towards him. "Shun? What are you doing here?" she said while wiping her tears.

"I'm here for you, Aya." Shun sat down beside her. Aya hugged her knees and started to cry again. Then, it started to rain, making the mood even sadder.

Then, Shun put an arm around her and said. "Aya, stop crying. Don't worry, I won't let them take you, I'm always here for you. And I'm always here to protect you." Aya leaned on Shun's chest. "Thanks, Shun."

Shun pulled Aya closer earning a small blush from her.

They stayed in that position until the rain stopped. Shun stood up and put his hand in front of her, a gesture for her to grab on. "Let's go." He said.

Aya grabbed his hand and stood up. "Where?"

"Home." Shun said with a smile on his face.

Aya also smiled. They walked together home. Shun's home actually.

Me: Yey! I updated early! Here's Chapter 3!

Shun: Found time?

Me: Yep,

Aya: You know, you should be studying for your monthly exams.

Me: Oh, yeah, I forgot, our monthly exams is due on July 14-16. So, I won't be able to type the next chapter early.

Shun: She'll update maybe the next century.

Me: *punches Shun in the face* Shut up. I don't know when would I update. *sigh*

Aly: Hello!

Shun: Who are you?

Aly: I'm Ms. 24AyaEevee21's bestfriend!

Me: Yeah, I forgot to tell you, guys, she's gonna be here for some time and disappear for most of the time. haha.

Aly: Whatever. BTW, I REALLY LOVE THE PART WHEN THEY WERE BELOW THE BRIDGE! It's soooo romantic!

Me: Guys, cover your ears!

Me, Aya, Shun: *covers ears*

Aly: *Squealing like crazy*

Me: *still covers ears*See you on the next chapter! Hope you liked this one!

Shun: AAHH! MAKE HER SHUT UP!

Me: Ok! The End!

~24AyaEevee21~