A/N: Hey guys sorry for the very VERY late update. I've been very unmotivated with my recent stories. Because of my long LONG absence in submitting a chapter/story, I don't think there will be much people still reading this. Anyways I know, I know, this too damn short. and i did promise longer chapters, but I've been really unmotivated. Hahah anyways enough of my excuses. Please continue on reading.

"Mind telling me what you were doing around that area?" Natsuki asked.

"I was looking for a bookstore, hey weren't you suppose to be out of town today?"

I felt her body stiffen when I said that. There was silence between us and it was getting a little awkward. I was about to say something but then Chie and Aoi came out.

"Hey, Shizuru!" shouted Chie.

I turned my head towards them and Natsuki motioned me to get off. I got off carefully so I wouldn't fall flat on my face.

"Hello, chie-san Aoi-san." I greeted.

"Shizuru-san, you were taking a long time, so we decided to come and look for you." Stated Aoi.

"Hey, there Kuga-san." Said Chie.

Natsuki just nodded towards them, then looked towards me.

"I'll see you around Shizuru."

With that said, she straddled her bike and rode off. We just stood there watching her ride off.

"Wonder what Kuga-san was doing here. Wasn't she supposes to be out of town with her family?" Wondered Aoi.

"Let's go in, we don't want yayoi-san and sayuri-san to wait any longer." I said as I walked back into the restaurant.

We went back into the restaurant and sat with Sayuri and Yayoi. We all ordered our meal together. While we ate, Chie decided to talk about how Natsuki was outside at first.

"Kuga-san seems to have taken a liking to you"

"Hmm?" I said as I looked up at her.

"I've never seen anyone riding with her besides her family before."

"Well, you probably just never saw her ride with someone else. I'm sure Natsuki gives rides to other people."

"Maybe you are right, or maybe she has taken a liking to you." Said Chie.

"Chie, don't put Shizuru-san on the spot like that." Whispered Aoi.

"it's okay, Aoi-san." I said.



"Oh, sorry Shizuru-san. I didn't mean to put you on the spot like that. I was just curious, that's all."

"It's okay. Ara, look at the time. It's getting late. We should head back soon. We still have to go to school tomorrow."

"Yes, are you all finished?" asked sayuri.

"Come on I'll pay." Offered Chie.

After Chie paid for all of us, we walked back to Chie's car. The ride back home didn't take as long as the ride towards Downtown. I waved them good-bye from my door step and watched as Chie drove away. I opened the door and walked into my home. Father was still awake in the living room, watching the news. I guess he was waiting for me to get home before he fell asleep.

"Welcome back, Shizuru."

"Thanks dad."

"How was your shopping trip?" he asked.

"It was fun. I'm going to bed. I'm a little wiped out."

"okay, good night honey."

"Good night."

I walked into my room and fell down onto my bed. I was too tired to change into my sleepwear after what I went through today. I just lay on my bed staring up at my ceiling, thinking. I don't know when I fell asleep I don't even know if I'm dreaming right now. I saw a pair of pale hands coming towards me, touching me, hugging me tightly making me feel safe. The hands, they feel cold, but it's the kind of cold that makes me want more of it.

Bright. It's too bright. I slowly opened my eyes and turned my head towards the window. It wasn't bright outside; this is Fuuka we're talking about. Finally I've noticed that the brightness wasn't coming from outside, but from my very own room. The lights were on. I don't remember turning on the light. I slowly got up from my bed and saw my father standing in the door way.

"Morning, honey. It's time to get up."

"Thanks dad."

Father left my room and closed the door behind him. I got out of bed and went towards my closet. I looked at myself in the mirror and saw that I was wearing my sleepwear. How is this possible? Did I unconsciously change my clothes? The pair of hands I saw. Were they real than? I heard my father yelling from the stairs, saying he's leaving for work. I hurriedly changed my clothes and went down to get my breakfast.

"Dad, did you go into my room yesterday night?" I asked.



"No, why? Are you missing something in your room?" He asked worriedly.

"No, nothing was missing. I was just asking."

"Well, okay. I'm going to work now."

He walked over to me and kissed me on my cheek. "Have a good day, dad."

"Thanks."

I sat at the table and ate my breakfast. Who was that in my room last night? Who changed my clothes for me? Those hand, they were cold but in a good way. I looked at the time and saw I only got 10 minutes left before school started. I hurriedly put the bowls into the sink and got my bag and went out to my mustang. I started the car and drove towards school. I parked at my usual spot. I looked around to see if Natsuki was at school yet, but I didn't see her bike. I guess she won't be here today either.

As I walked to class I noticed everyone was really excited about the dance tonight. I'm also excited but not because of the dance but because I'm able to see natsuki later today, whither she comes to school or not, unless something happens.

I went to class as usual; I couldn't really join in into my friend's conversation because they were talking about where to meet up for the dance. When lunch time came I went and sat with Chie and them. I set down my food as I sat down, but I felt someone's hand on my shoulder. I looked over and I saw her looking at me with those emerald eyes.

"Hey, Shizuru." She greeted with her deep voice.

"Hi, natsuki." I greeted back.

Everyone at the table stopped what they were doing and just watched us. Natsuki grinned and turned towards my friends.

"You mind if I steal her away from you guys?" She asked.

"Hey Kuga-san, I don't think we mind at all. Wisk her away if you like." Said chie with a smirk.

"Come on Shizuru, let's go eat outside." Natsuki suggested, and pulled me after her.

I could feel everyone watching us leaving the cafeteria together. When I looked back I saw natsuki's family staring at me with the coldness eye's I've seen that I felt a shiver down my spine.

When we reached outside, Natsuki led me to a bench and sat. I sat next to her, not knowing what to say. There was silence between us. Then I remembered my lunch was still in the cafeteria. I was about to say something but Natsuki pushed a tray of food onto my lap.

"Here, eat."



"What about you?" I asked.

"I'm fine. I'm not hungry at the moment." Again she smirked at what she had just said like it was some kind of a joke.

I took the apple that was on the tray and took a bite. Again there was silence. Both of us didn't say anything to each other. I would steal small quick glances at her, while she would just stare straight ahead of us.

"So, Natsuki. What are we doing tonight?" I asked

"About that shizuru."

"What is it?" I asked.

"I have a family thing going on tonight that I can't get out of."

"Oh." I said. That was all I could say. When I was looking forward to hanging out with natsuki.

'I'll make it up to you. How about next week?"

"Well, next week I'm going to Fuuka Beach with Aoi and them."

"The day after that. I promise and this time it won't get broken." She said, now turned to me.

"Oh, it's okay. I guess we can go next week." I said, a little disappointed. Now what was I going to do tonight.

Then the lunch bell rang and I got up with the tray of food. I was about to walk to the trash to dump it but natsuki took the tray away from me before I knew it.

"I'll get that. You go to class. I'll meet up with you in class."

"Why don't I just wait for you? We have the same class."

"Uhh…No that's fine. I need to talk to my family." She said and pointed behind her. I didn't even notice when they were standing near us.

"Okay, I'll see you in class than." I said and turned around and started walking to class. I turned around and natsuki was already where her family was and was talking to them. It looked like they weren't agreeing on something because they all didn't look all too happy.

When I got to class, Chie and Aoi came up to my table and sat near me.

"Shizuru-san, what happened?" asked Aoi.

"Ara. Nothing much, we just ate lunch together."

"Really? You don't look all that happy after having lunch with the famous Kuga." Said Chie.

"Yea, I would be jumping with joy if I had lunch with Kuga-san." Said aoi.



"Oh, what about me? I feel a little hurt." Said Chie, who playfully pouted.

"Oh, I'm always happy when I'm with you, chie." Reassured Aoi.

"So, what are your plans today with Kuga-san?" asked Chie.

"Well, I'm not re-"

"Okay, everyone go to you seats! Class is about to start." Shouted the teacher.

Chie and Aoi went back to their seats and shortly after Natsuki came in after the teacher. She took her seat next to me. Again, she was sitting at the edge of her seat as far away from me as possible. I thought our relationship was good, what is going on. She is once again holding the edge of the table. I watched her with the corner of my right eye. I continue to watch her until class was over. I gathered my stuff and was about to call Natsuki but she was already gone. How was she able to leave class that quickly without anyone seeing her?

I gathered my stuff and left school. I didn't feel like going to my next class so I just told Chie and Aoi to tell the teacher that I went home not feeling all too well. They both hope I feel better and I said good-bye to them. I walked to my mustang, I pulled out my car keys and was about to open the driver's door when I felt a hand on my shoulder. The hand on my shoulder felt cold, could it be natsuki? I turned around and was greeted with two people. One with short orange hair with another girl hanging onto her with braids.

"Hello, Fujino-san." Greeted the orange haired girl.

"Hello." I greeted back.

"Hehe…My name is Tokiha Mai and this is Minagi Mikoto. Mikoto, greet Fujino-san too."

"Hi! Fujino-san." Greeted the girl with the braids with a smile on her face.

"Hello, Minagi-san. How can I help you two Tokiha-san?"

"I'm just here to apologize that Natsuki had to cancel on you. I offered to take her place for her, but I she declined."

"It's okay Tokiha-san. Thank you though for your concern."

"Since I feel bad, how about I help you out? I can see that you like Natsuki."

I blushed. Was it that obvious?

"Don't worry Fujino-san, it isn't that obvious. Hehehe. I can just 'see' how people feel. Anyways don't worry how I know, I just do. Okay, do you have Natsuki's phone number?"

"No." Though I wished I had. How could I not ask for her phone number?

"Okay, I'll give it to you and mine. Feel free to call me anytime, and Natsuki, I won't think she would mind at all."



Tokiha Mai gave me a piece of paper with her and Natsuki's phone number. I took out my phone and put in their numbers. When I finished Tokiha Mai said good bye along with Minagi Mikoto. I went into my care, still a little disappointed that Natsuki canceled on me at the last minute, but wow, Tokiha-san was friendly. I always thought that Natsuki's family didn't like me because they always seem to glare at me during lunch.

I started my car and headed back home. I guess for the rest of today, my plans will be doing homework and cleaning the house. What joy.

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