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Magica Ring: I always felt bad whenever I saw Usui going out of his way to help Misaki and she is well-you know either violent, or oblivious or in denial. That's how this plot gave birth. Misaki does deserve this :P

SparkleFace: I am trying my best to publish two chapters a day. Lets see. ;)

Masters and Miladies! Here's another long chapter for your pleasure.

Disclaimer: Don't own Maid-sama but I can play dressup with Usui as much as i want! :D

Chapter 4:

Misaki is studying the cracks on her ceiling while lying on her bed. The alarm clock went off at 6am and was immediately stifled with one lazy press of a finger. She resumed studying the cracks again.

It was a weird dream. And I kissed Usui and it felt so good!

She blushed crimson as she visualized that scene from her dream.

Now what else do I remember? Everything else seems vague and the more I try to remember the scenario which led to that kiss, the vaguer it becomes...like trying to hold water on your palm. He has kissed me once on the rooftop but I was too shocked to respond then. And my dream broke just as we finished our kiss!

Just then Usui's remark crossed her mind, 'Misa-chan is so sly!'

And she turned crimson again with embarrassment!

She shook her head frantically to get rid of both Usui and the dream and sat up.

Pull yourself together Misaki! No point daydreaming! I have to be strong. And Usui avoided me the whole day yesterday and I have a hunch that it is not an accident or circumstantial. I have got to know what is wrong. Though he harasses and pisses me off so much, he is always there for me when it counts. And I cannot bear not having him around. Som-somehow I have got used to the idea of him around me.

And this time soft rouge spread across her cheeks as her eyes softened at the tender memories of them…of all those times when Usui's timely action saved her as well as Seika high from grave consequences.

That idiot…

With that thought, she got up to get ready for school.

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'Onee-chan!'

Misaki turned around to see her younger sister by the dining room door.

'What is it Suzuna?'

'You are skipping breakfast again.'

'Oh-aah-I am not really hungry now but I have packed my lunch…so…I will be fine.' Masaki replied uncertainly.

'Ok and carry an umbrella. The news said that it might rain tonight.'

'Yes, Suzuna. I will.'

'And make up with Usui-kun.' Added Suzuna, while turning around and closing the dining room door.

Misaki's eyes widened.

Even Suzuna knows? How? Am I that transparent? Or is it a sisterly thing? And I don't know how can I make up with him when I can't think of what started it in the first place. That night?

And before she knows it, her feet had carried her in front of the school gates and her eyes widened and a faint blush coloured her cheek.

Just in front of her stood Usui staring back at her.

And time froze for both of them as they just stood there drowning in each other's gaze.

'O-ohayo U-Usui.' Greeted Misaki, leaning forward a little, breaking eye contact.

What are you doing to me Usui? Why are you not talking to me? Why are you not coming closer and hold and tease me like you used to? Just because I used to push you away and fume every single time?

Usui's eyes softened.

'Ohayo Ayuzawa.' He greeted back tenderly, a small smile escaping his lips.

An odd warmth spread through Misaki's being with that smile. She opened her mouth to ask him the most pressing question which had bugged her for a day and half-it almost feels like eternity..

'MISAKIIII'

She turned around just in time to feel two pair of arms hug the daylights out of her.

'S-sakura! You are killing me..' gasped Misaki, 'why can't you hug like normal people do?'

'Oh Misaki! I have got three tickets for Uxmishi show! My sister gifted it to me this morning…' replied Sakura as she let go of her and started jumping in delight. 'We three can go together. It's tonight.'

Misaki barely registered what Sakura was saying, she immediately turned around to the spot she was facing earlier and…Usui took off. And I couldn't ask him what is the matter and if we are alright.

And she didn't know how but she felt like crying. She had never felt this lonely.

'Misaki! Misaki are you listening? Misaki come back to earth.' Said Shizuko as she snapped her fingers in front of her eyes.

'Oh..Shizuko! Sakura!' said Misaki snapping back to reality, 'I will talk to you both during recess. I have some pressing work to look after.' And with that she took to her heels and walked off towards the school building leaving a dumbfounded Sakura and Shizuko with a knowing look in her eyes.

'I don't think Misaki will be able to make it tonight, Sakura. She has other work ro do apparently.'

'Oh no! Why today of all day?' bawled Sakura, 'I had three tickets!'

As much as Shizuko didn't like that boy-band Sakura was so crazy about, she also knew when to be a good friend.

'Don't worry Sakura. I am going with you and we can ask Kanou to come too.'

That suggestion instantly cheered Sakura and she hugged Shizuko much to her displeasure. 'You are such a great friend Shizuko. I wish if Misaki could come come today but I guess she can't help it.'

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Usui observed the whole scene from a distance. He felt sad, happy, tender and miserable all at the same time.

I wanted to go and hug her and kiss that beautiful blushing face. I wish those girls had not interrupted us at that moment, I wanted to hear what she was going to say. I want to hold her in my arms again. But I don't want to be that pervert to her anymore. As heartless as I might sound but I want her to take the first step towards me. But it is such a difficult task to wait.

He signed. His eyes softened.

But this is necessary for us. For you to realize that you are mine.

That morning greeting from Ayuzawa was really unexpected but I loved it. Ayuzawa…you really are something.

He smirked at the fond memories.

'A-ahem'

Usui turned around at the unfamiliar sound.

'Usui-san, we have a match against the seniors during recess. And we are one person short. The seniors are a strong team and we thought that y-you can help us. We would really really appreciate it.' Said the baseball Team captain, Fujiwara with eyes filled determination.

Well I have given up stalking Ayuzawa, I may as well use up my pent-up energies on something good. Maybe it will impress Ayuzawa.

He smiled. And replied, 'Yes Fujiwara-san. I will be more than happy to play.'

Fujiwara smiled in delight. 'At recess time. School grounds then, Usui-san.'

'You got it.' Replied Usui.

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'Did you hear? Usui-san is playing in today's baseball match against the seniors during recess.'

'Really? My heart is pounding already. Usui-senpai is such a delight to watch. '

Misaki's eyes widened when she heard this news spreading like wildfire all around the school premises.

Usui is playing? Really? He had hardly ever shed any interest in these senior versus junior matches before. Well, he always used to stalk me around the school before. Now that he has stopped it maybe he….

*RIIIIIIIINNNNNNNG*

The recess bell. The match should start now! And oh my!

She saw everyone-literally-everyone shuffling from their seat to make their way towards the staircase to witness the match first-hand.

Everyone is going to watch it!

She signed. Well I might as well go on my patrol duty and make sure nobody is up to any mischief or into illegal betting.

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As she reached the ground floor to patrol…she signed. Well the school building is almost empty because everyone has gone outside to watch the match. And it's too crowded for me to go and watch…

And just then her ears caught a very loud cheering from the spectators. She moved closer to the window to catch a glimpse of what was going on and there she saw in clear view.

USUI TAKUMI. He was walking towards the umpire with the bat on his hands and took his stance in front of the keeper.

God! He looks impeccable in his jersey. He can make a simple jersey look extraordinary. You can almost imagine his muscles underneath that shirt.

Misaki blushed crimson at her own bold thoughts. Since when did I start thinking like that pervert?

And just then she saw his emerald gaze fixed on her. His eyes were blazing with some unknown passion. It is quite far away but there was no mistaking it for Misaki. Her heart started beating faster and she blushed to the roots of her hair. Why am I blushing so uncontrollably? It reminded me of that dream kiss.

'Misaaaaa-chan!'

She snapped out from her reverie to notice the cheerful Shintani Hinata standing right in front of her, blocking her view from Usui . Rather, he was leaning on the window from the garden oblivious of the match going on behind his back. [They are in the ground floor, remember?] .

'You-kun! Don't trample all over the flowers.' Misaki retorted, collecting her wits quickly.

'Misa-chan, you are free tonight, right? Because I know today is your day off from your workplace! Do you want to come and watch a movie with me tonight?' asked Shintani cheerfully, while gobbling up four bread crusts mid sentence.

How can he talk and eat at the same time? I will never be able to solve this one out. He is always so cheerful and sweet.

'So, Misa-chan how about it?' pressed on Shintani as he saw a little blush creep on her cheeks.

'You-kun…you know…' started Misaki uncertainly, not very sure of how or rather what to reply.

And before she could say anything, the cheering peaked 20 decibels higher followed by a load resonating *THUMP* and simultaneously the crowd gasped in unison.

'AAAAAAH'

'OW' groaned Shintani as the baseball hit his head and he fell down on the ground unconscious.

'Hinata-san! We are so sorry.' apologized the fielder as he came to collect the ball.

'Ah! No problem.' replied Shintani semi-consciously, gesticulating by flailing one hand in mid air.

Misaki looked from Shintani's not-so-serious bump on his head towards the baseball field where Usui stood with the bat with a smug grin on his face.

I am SO sure Usui did that on purpose. She frowned but cannot control a smile escaping from her lips.

She felt happy and light like a little girl but she knows that she had to act grave and angry because it was not a very matured thing for Usui to do.

That idiot.

Usui smiled back at her because he could almost sense the conflict going inside her head.

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