~Chapter 8~ Momoko's P.O.V.

After school Brick decided to take me somewhere- though I have no idea what is going on. He grabbed my hand and walked down the street, hand in hand. I could feel my face turn red as he leads me to wherever it was. Silently and obediently following, I stare at him confused. Why would he keep annoying me like this? I have absolutely no interest in his antics and yet he keeps dragging me into them. Watching his face, I could see the enjoyment spread across it as he held my hand to lead me to whatever he was planning. He wore his hat backwards and I could see his cute red hair stick out his hat. I'm going to regret agreeing to this so much.

To my surprise he walked into a bakery. They had sweets lined up as I stared intently at all the wonderful choices that had. I heard a chuckle escape from Brick as I accidentally made eye contact with him. My face grew red and I quickly turned away in embarrassment. What was he plotting bringing me to a bakery?

"Choose anything you want." I heard his voice cut through my thoughts as I looked back at him in confusion

"Anything?" I questioned, debating if I'll take him up on the challenge

"Yup. Go ahead and choose." He offered once more as I went through a long list of desserts and it piled higher and higher

In the end I had a good four bags full of sweets. Brick, however, still had an eerie smile across his face. Keeping my guard up, I grabbed a bag only for Brick to take it gently out of my hands and carry it. Stunned, I followed Brick out the door as he held it open for me. We walked to my house in silence as I tried to figure out what his deal was and why he still had that peculiar smile on his face. I suppose he is kind of sweet, in a weird way.

~Brick's P.O.V.~

'This will definitely get me on her good side.' I thoughts as I walked down the street next to Momoko.

I don't understand why I annoy her so much. I mean I'm a good looking guy right? Who wouldn't like me? I glanced at the glistening red headed girl walking next to me, a smile across her face. I felt that strange sensation run through my body. Every time I look at her I feel it. I don't understand why I care what she thinks about me. Why do I feel as if I need her approval for what I do? I don't even know her that well.

I watched Momoko out the corner of my eye as she smiled brightly to herself, her hair bouncing side to side as she walked. I should say something…

After minutes of opening then closing my mouth I managed to choke up some words to start off the conversation, "Momoko?..."

"Hm?" She replied sweetly as she twirled around to face me. Her long, rosy hair couldn't keep up and cascaded over her shoulder. I began to lose the words I wanted to express to her and became silent once more.

"Brick?" I heard her as her voice rang out and snapped me out of my daze. I had suddenly stopped and she came closer to my face to make sure I was alright. Her eyes met with my own and I felt my heart racing. What do I do? She's so close I have to…

Acting upon instinct, I felt my body do its own thing and lean in towards Momoko slowly. I watched her as she watched me a bit confused as to what I was doing, and suddenly my eyes shut. I could feel her face so close to mine, my hand cupped on her face while my other hand wrapped around her waist as I pulled her in closer to me. At long last I felt the sweet sensation of her lips pressed against mine. So soft and warm. I felt her reluctance at first but gave in after a moment.

I would have just loved to stand there and keep kissing Momoko, feeling her warmth engulf my body. The thought she at least liked me that way too since she didn't resist me. I felt a tingle shoot through my body as I ended the kiss and pulled away from the slightly stunned girl. I smiled a sheepish smile as she stared at me weirdly. Had I done something wrong? She hadn't resisted the kiss… Did I do something wrong?

"Momoko?" I asked concerned as I realized that I had sat the bags down when I kissed her. I bent down to pick them up and then continue walking with her. When I had secured all the bags I looked back at Momoko.

She…

She left.

My heart sank. I felt it literally tearing apart. I screwed up. Badly. I couldn't hold back my feelings and let them control me, thus leading to Momoko leaving me. She probably didn't push me away because she was too stunned. She would never talk to me. I would never hear her sweet voice say my name again because I screwed up.

I walked down the road sad and depressed. I arrived at Momoko's house with her bags and an extra note tucked in them. I rang the doorbell and ran away. I couldn't bear to see her face when she looks at me after that.

Releasing all the energy I had, I decided I would drop out of school for a while. I don't want to upset Momoko any further. I was out deep in the forest nearby town, punching trees and cursing at my stupidity. How could I think she would like me the same? All I did was pester her throughout school and distract her. She would never like me now.

I raced all the way back home and flew into my room, not saying a word to my dumbfounded brothers.

Sorry it took forever for me to write, the beginning was a bit rough to start off on. Hopefully you guys will enjoy this and please tell me how it's coming along, I kinda fell out of writing and didn't come back until someone commented to update again.

Well until next time, see ya then!