Author's Notes: Hehehe, gotcha there on the previous chapter! Hahahaha! Actually, I didn't know what to do after that scene with Ayu and Kei and I was soo annoyed of myself asking myself over and over again, 'why did I do it?' Ugh! But then, the idea of the whole plot being a dream came to me and I said to myself, why not? And for me it seemed to be quite good.

When that idea came into my mind, I thought of what you, dear readers, might feel when I put that idea. But then, I really had no more option. I can't think of any other more things on how to continue it since I didn't get quite suggestions from you, but its okay. I came to the option of ending the story just like that but it wouldn't make any sense with the title and story. Hehe.

Chiban-chan: And yes, I am only 12 years old and I am a Filipino. Thanks for the compliment. Thanks a lot! But then wait, how did you know I'm only 12 years old? o.O?

akai ladycuteluck: Gee, thanks a lot. Yeah, at first I thought of making Kaji's nightmare real but I had no other choices of how to continue this so I made it a nightmare.

jessie08: Really? Thanks a lot. I take that as a compliment. Hehe.

Yuniko-Sakura: Really? Where here it is! You're alive! Hehe, good luck with your story! I'll try and look for a time to go and check your stories.

SasuNaru-Love: Yup, here it is. Thanks.

sakura04: As you can see, here is the chapter. Why don't you put it up as one of your story alert so it'll be a lot easier for you and for me. :D

Anyway, on with the story… :D

Chapter Fifteen: The Evidence of Being Engaged

Since it was already 5:30 in the morning, the couple didn't go back to sleep anymore. Ayu dressed up in casual clothes and tied her hair in a high ponytail. Kaji, too, dressed up in casual clothes. Seeing that the others are still sleeping, Ayu and Kaji decided to go for a walk in the beach first.

But what Ayu didn't know was that Kaji was going to do something unexpected.

The cool air kissed their cheeks as they walked around the sand. Some of the teachers are already awake but were at the main cabin doing something.

The water was cool when it reached Ayu's feet since she was just wearing slip-ons. Kaji stared at her lovingly as he watched his fiancée enjoy herself. Ayu bent down to pick up a shell and showed it to Kaji.

"Ne Kaji, doesn't this look pretty?" Ayu asked as she showed Kaji a bluish shell.

Kaji didn't respond as he continued to stare at her. Ayu looked at him questioningly.

"Kaji-kun, what's the matter? Do I have something on my face?" Ayu asked.

Kaji shook his head. "Nope, beautiful as always." He replied.

"Oh I see. Hey, since when did you start talking sweet nothings?" Ayu asked, giggling a bit.

"Since I was engaged to you," Kaji replied.

"Oh, so if we're not engaged, you won't say things like that?" Ayu asked.

"Hmm… it depends." Kaji chuckled.

Ayu smiled.

"Anyway, I wanna show you something. Come with me," Kaji said as he took Ayu's hand and led her to the nearest bench. "We're here." He announced.

"Okay," Ayu said as she sat down.

"You do know that we're engaged, right?" Kaji asked.

"Duh," Ayu rolled her eyes but then continued listening.

"Hehe. Of course you do, but not too many people know that, right?" Kaji asked.

"I guess so," Ayu replied.

"You know what, I was glad that our parents arranged our engagement." Kaji said.

"Oh? Why is that?" Ayu asked.

"It will be easier for me to say it," Kaji replied.

"Yes I know. But you're breaking tradition." Ayu said sadly.

"Eh? What tradition?" Kaji asked.

Ayu blushed and looked down. "Well… you know… when the guy… you know… bends down…" she said. 'This is soo embarrassing…' she thought.

Kaji chuckled. "Now, why would I break that?" he said.

"Eh?" Ayu was confused.

Kaji took out something from his pocket. Kneeled one down, opened the box and stared at Ayu.

"Ayu Tateishi, will you do the honors of being together with me forever?" Kaji asked lovingly.

Ayu was in the verge of tears as she hugged Kaji with all her love.

"I guess that means yes," Kaji said.

Ayu nodded. "Oh Kaji, I love you so much…" she said.

"I love you too…" Kaji said as he put the ring on her finger.

Ayu pulled his face towards hers and kissed him passionately. They pulled away because of lack of air.

They looked into each others eyes lovingly as Kaji said, "Now everyone will know that you're mine," he smiled.

Ayu nodded.

"Ayu, look at the ring," Kaji said and Ayu did as she was told.

She looked at the sparkling diamond that could've cost a fortune. She took it out and looked what's inside the strap of the ring. It said, "Kaji's heart, Ayu's property". Ayu smiled because of this and she put it back on.

"Oh Kaji, this must've cost a fortune!" Ayu commented.

Kaji sat down beside her. "Yeah well, I was actually saving my money for this. It's custom-made so it would be really special." He explained.

"How sweet of you," Ayu said.

"Of course since you would be engaged to me for 7 years, I have to do something really special. I could just go and buy some ordinary engagement ring and give it to you but you're very special to me." Kaji said.

Ayu smiled. "Thanks a lot, Kaji."

"No problem." Kaji said as they watched the sunrise together.

Once the sun rise, "Let's go back. It's my turn to cook breakfast," Ayu said.

Kaji nodded as they walked together back in the cottage.

Since the others were still asleep, Ayu first made Kaji some hot chocolate for the morning. Kaji sat down at the dining table as he sipped his hot cocoa and watch Ayu.

'She really IS the one for me,' Kaji thought. But then suddenly, the vision of a part of his dream appeared. Kaji commenting Sayaka as a great cook and Tsujiai and Yuta riding with it. Ayu was just silent.

Kaji shook his head as he returned in watching Ayu.

"Want me to help you, Ayu?" Kaji asked.

"No it's okay, I can manage." Ayu replied. She was currently toasting buttered bread and cooking eggs and bacon.

(I'm getting hungry as well…)

The smell of bacon and eggs made Nina Sakura suddenly wake up making Tsujiai wake up as well.

"What is it, Nina?" Tsujiai asked.

"It's… It's… bacon and eggs!" Nina replied as she ran out of the room and straight to the kitchen.

Kaji sweat dropped at how fast she can get here.

"Ohayou Kaji-kun, Ayu-chan!" Nina said as she sat down.

"Ohayou," Ayu and Kaji greeted.

"You're awake already. Just in time," Ayu said as she put Nina's plate down.

"Wow, these tastes yummy!" Nina exclaimed as she ate her food.

"Arigatou," Ayu said.

Tsujiai walked in as well. "Ohayou," he greeted.

"Yo," Kaji greeted.

"Morning," Ayu said as she put Tsujiai's plate down in front of him as he sat down beside Nina.

"I'm guessing Yuta's coming," Kaji said.

"Uh huh," Ayu nodded as she readied Yuta's, Sayaka's and unfortunately… Akiho's plate.

"Kaji, here's yours. I forgot," Ayu said as she placed Kaji's plate down.

"Thanks." Kaji said.

Once Ayu turned, she suddenly saw Yuta and Sayaka sitting together making Ayu yelp in surprise.

"Gyaa!" Ayu said as she fell but Kaji caught her.

"Yuta poofed us here since he said he was hungry and he smelled your cooking, Ayu," Sayaka explained.

"Oh, is that so?" Ayu confirmed as she stood up and got Yuta's and Sayaka's plate.

"Here," Ayu said.

"Thanks a lot, Ayu!" Yuta said as he ate.

"Arigatou," Sayaka smiled.

"No problem." Ayu said. "Has anyone seen Akiho-san? She should be up by now." She asked.

"Who cares?" Yuta said.

"Yuta, don't talk like that," Sayaka warned.

"But it's true anyway," Yuta said as he continued eating.

"But then, I haven't seen Akiho for a time now," Tsujiai commented.

Kaji nodded.

"I'll go and check her out," Ayu said.

"Be careful, Ayu-chan," Nina said.

"Hai." Ayu said as she walked into the room of Akiho.

She first knocked and she was answered by, "Who's there?"

"Umm… this is Ayu, Akiho-san. You're breakfast is ready," Ayu replied.

"Iie. I'm not hungry. Go away," Akiho said.

"But Akiho, you haven't eaten since yesterday. You should try and eat something. We're going to have some games and exercises later on," Ayu explained.

"Can't you understand the word 'no', Tateishi? I'm not going to participate in any of those anyway," Akiho replied coldly.

"Okay, whatever you say. You can just call me if you need anything," Ayu said as she walked away.

Once she did, Akiho said to herself, "Like I would do that,"

"What happened?" Kaji asked.

"She said she wasn't hungry," Ayu replied.

"I'm surprised that you came back alive," Yuta said as he ate his toast.

"Yuta," Sayaka scolded.

"What?" Yuta asked.

"Don't say things like that,"

"Fine, gomen,"

Suddenly, Sayaka noticed something on Ayu's finger.

"Ne, Ayu, what kind of ring is that?" Sayaka asked making everybody look at Ayu, or rather, her finger.

Ayu blushed at the attention and looked at Kaji who seem to be smiling.

"Oh… umm… this is my… engagement ring from Kaji…" Ayu replied, quite pausing after every phrase, blushing furiously every second.

"Eh! Since when did Kaji give you a ring?" Nina asked.

"Just this morning…" Kaji answered for her.

"Oh so that's why Ayu was extra happy today," Tsujiai commented.

"What do you mean? I'm not," Ayu said blushing.

"Yeah right, what do you mean by those blushes?" Yuta teased.

"E-eh… I don't know. Stop it," Ayu whined making everyone chuckle.

"But why the ring? Everyone knows that you two are engaged." Nina asked.

Kaji blushed. "Uh… I can't answer that…"

"Eh? Why not?" Nina asked.

"Let's just say it's too personal," Kaji said as he winked at Ayu making her blush.

The rest just chuckled at his answer.

Author's Notes: Okay… that was sufficiently awkward. But it's okay! I don't think this chapter is even going anywhere, do you? Tell me if you do. I'm kinda not myself today. I feel a little sick. Oh well, I guess it's that time again! Just kidding. I just noticed I updated fast. How cool is that? Joke. Well maybe it's just because it's already summer break and I'm already in High School next school year! Yay! But I'm still a kid… and I like it! Okay, I'm getting hyper again…

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Always smiling,
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