Author's Notes: Hello, hello! Hi. I'm back with chapter 16 of Engaged. I'm really sorry if I haven't updated very soon! My computer got destroyed… I mean, had a problem so I didn't had a chance to update very soon. I'm really sorry. But still, thanks a lot for the ones who still waited patiently for this. :D

Honestly though, I'm running out of ideas. But I know I would come up with something somehow. Hmm… I'm thinking of ending the school's outing. I guess I'll just stick with that. I don't know what I'm going to do with Akiho! Can I kill her? No, that's too evil for me to do. But it's okay. Hehe. I know! It's always Ayu and Kaji, now I will write something about Nina and Tsujiai! I guess I'm going to get all used up of Ayu and Kaji if I always write about them. Besides, change is good once in a while. Thanks again for the reviews that I get from my loyal readers.

Chiban-chan: Hmm… sometimes I try to make this longer but I couldn't since I'm running out of ideas here! Pfft… nobody's giving me suggestions! Mou… 

akai ladycuteluck: Gee, thanks. For me it wasn't really fast though. It was finished but I forgot about updating it. And now… something has happened to my computer again! Darn it! Grr… Anyway, I'm going to St. Theresa's College, QC in High School by the way. Where do you go to school by the way?

sakura04: Haha. You think so? Thanks a lot:D Hmm… I keeping up my good work is kinda impossible. It depends if I'm in the mood or not, oh well. Haha! Just kidding. I'll try my best!

Yuniko-Sakura: Haha. About Tsujiai and Nina? I don't really know what to do actually. I'm just going to write whatever I can think of! Haha. Thanks a lot for your review!

princessmoi: Cool story? Aww... thanks! But I bet you can write one as well! Maybe even better than mine. :D

IceDoll Sayaka: Yeah. Actually, I'm not much of a fan of too much fluff but my ideas just come out when I feel like writing this kind of stuff. I mean, when I read some fics that are fluff, I can have got in the mood of writing my own ideas of making fluff stories. So yeah, thanks. I don't really like Akiho that much. Actually, I HATE her that's why I'm really going to let her suffer! Mwahahaha!

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Chapter Sixteen: Same Old, Same New

"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.

They then decided to change the topic. Yuta decided to then tease Nina and Tsujiai.

"Ne, Tsujiai, when are you and Nina gonna get engaged?" Yuta teased.

Tsujiai choked on his drink and Nina blushed.

"What are you talking about? Don't ask things like that. Just like Kaji said, it's too personal." Nina replied.

"I wasn't talking to you, so shut it pipsqueak," Yuta annoyed Nina.

Sayaka giggled.

"Wow Sayaka, it's very rare to see you laugh yet again giggle," Ayu said as she sat down next to Kaji.

"So then, how about you Yuta? When are you and Sayaka gonna get engaged?" Tsujiai teased back.

This time, Sayaka was the only one who blushed but Yuta just smirked proudly.

"When she's ready. I can assure you that." Yuta replied putting his chin on the top of his hand on the table.

"Did you hear that, Sayaka? I bet Yuta's gonna ask you soon." Nina exclaimed making Sayaka blush harder.

"Oh yeah? Well I bet that I'm gonna be engaged and married to Sayaka before you and Tsujiai even get engaged," Yuta said to Nina.

Nina frowned and looked at Tsujiai with a 'you're not gonna give up are you?' look.

Tsujiai smirked back and said, "Oh yeah? Well I bet me and Nina will have a double wedding with Ayu and Kaji."

"Really? That's cool!" Kaji said.

"Hell that'll happen, me and Sayaka will get married before Ayu and Kaji's wedding." Yuta said.

"Ya right! I and Nina will get married even before graduating collage!" Tsujiai stood up making Yuta stand as well.

"Don't even expect it! Sayaka and I will get married even before collage!" Yuta exclaimed.

Kaji, Ayu, Nina and Sayaka sweat dropped.

"Leave them to make bets like that," Sayaka said making the rest chuckle.

Ayu then stood up and said, "Why don't the rest of us change and go for a swim?"

"That's a great idea, Ayu!" Nina agreed like Kaji and Sayaka and left the kitchen leaving Tsujiai and Yuta fight over who's going to get married first.

Ayu and Kaji went to their room and got their swimming suits. Ayu got her suit and was about to go the bathroom until Kaji pulled her by the waist.

"Eh? What's wrong, Kaji?" Ayu asked turning her head around.

"Where are you going?" Kaji asked against her neck.

"I'm going to change in the bathroom," Ayu replied.

"We're already engaged and you're still shy of me?" Kaji asked.

"Hmm… maybe, why?" Ayu asked.

"Nothing. Hey, what about you change here with me. It's just us." Kaji said as he placed kisses around Ayu's neck slightly making her moan.

"Uhh… fine…" Ayu said as she took off her clothes and placing them neatly in the bed.

Kaji didn't really care much about him seeing her nude or her seeing him nude. Maybe it's time they get use to it.

Ayu wore a blue bikini making Kaji have a slight nosebleed.

'Eh? What's happening to me? Why did I have a nosebleed just now when she is in her… bathing suit? Why not when she is nude? God, I can't believe this is happening to me.' He thought as he wiped the nosebleed away.

Ayu tied her hair up in a high ponytail giving Kaji a chance to look at her full body slightly blushing. Ayu giggled.

"Are you okay, Kaji?" Ayu asked, quite giggling.

"O-Of course I am!" Kaji stuttered.

Ayu's giggle became louder. "Oh really? Why is it your face is so red and blood is spilling from your nose?" she teased.

Kaji blushed harder but then smirked and tried to tease back, "Okay then," he started as he wiped the blood off of his face, "Actually, I was just thinking if I like you out of this," he pulled Ayu's body closer to his caressed her body, "or not." This time, Ayu was the one who blushed.

"You know…" Ayu whispered in his ear. "…you really are…" she stopped.

Kaji raised a brow at her and then said, "Incredibly handsome and awesomely smart?"

Ayu went closer to his ear and said, "…a complete pervert and amazingly stupid!" making Kaji push her away but still holding her.

"Yeah right, and that what makes you love me," Kaji smirked.

"Hmm… maybe…" Ayu said as their lips closed in for a passionate kiss.

(BLeh! This is soo much for a kid like me to bear. Oh well, I'm used to it anyway. BTW, I might change the rating of this story to M, mind ya)

After changing, Nina, Sayaka, Ayu and Kaji all went to the beach together.

"Don't tell me they are still fighting," Sayaka said as they walked and find a spot in the beach.

"Leave them. They're always like that but I think they're just happy." Kaji said as he got some juice for all of them.

"Really? I guess so." Nina said as she giggled.

Kaji passed all the juice to them.

"Thanks Kaji," the girls chorused.

Finally, after a long time of fighting, well, betting who's going to be the first to get married, Yuta and Tsujiai went to the beach with them. Yuta sat beside Sayaka and Tsujiai sat beside Nina.

"Well, who won?" Ayu asked.

"No one… it's quite complicated actually." Yuta replied and sighed.

"We just decided that we'll just let you and Kaji get married first," Tsujiai sighed.

"I think that's better," Nina sweat dropped.

"Yeah, tell me about it," Sayaka giggled.

"Hey, aren't you older than us, Sayaka? Why don't you wanna get married first?" Kaji asked as he sipped his juice.

"Well, you know what they say, age doesn't matter! Besides, I'm only a year older." Sayaka replied as she took some apples.

"Good point," Kaji said and Yuta nodded.

"Well, since we're all here, why don't we go for a swim?" Yuta suggested.

"That's a great idea! Let's go!" Nina squealed making everyone chuckle.

And they had swim, played volleyball, chat with their other classmates and anything else you do at the beach.

Everyone else had fun except… Akiho Hiroto. She was still in her bedroom until she wanted to go out and ask the teacher to move her into another cottage.

(I'm really making Akiho suffer…I'm starting to feel bad already. What if I just forget about her? Hmm… Maybe I will… Oh yeah, I think what I'm saying here is that maybe, okay, Akiho gave up of breaking Ayu and Kaji apart, which she should have done a long time ago already. Oh well, I guess she already came to her senses. Lol!)

She packed her things and went to the teachers' cottage unnoticed. She couldn't handle being with those guys anymore. Good thing for her she was permitted to go to her friends' cottage.

At the same time of having fun, Tsujiai watched Nina as she had fun swimming. After a few minutes, he went nearer to Nina.

"Hey Tsujiai!" Nina waved at him and splashed some water on him making Tsujiai chuckle.

Tsujiai went nearer to her ear and said, "Care to take a walk with me?"

"Sure!" Nina exclaimed and went to get her towel and walked with him.

Tsujiai just smiled at her. 'I think I'm gonna like this day…" he thought as he continued to walk with his girlfriend and enjoy the day.

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Author's Notes: Yes! Finally I already finished this chapter! I'm really sorry for the late update. I'm really, really sorry. My computer got a lot of virus and was damaged so I didn't have the chance to update. I hope you forgive me.

Since school is already starting, I'm just wondering if you can give me suggestions for the next chappie? Anything will do. I will truly appreciate it and maybe I can have a chapter that is only about Yuta and Sayaka since I really like them. :D Thanks! I love you all!

Always smiling,
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