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Chapter Eleven

-Shaking Things Up-

The next day at school, Akito entered the cafeteria and looked around for Natsumi. He hadn't really seen her all day, and was anxious to. Things were going perfectly, especially because she hadn't contacted him as darkfalcon since Saturday. That meant that she was forgetting about him. Hopefully she would just drop him like a fly, that way he would never have to tell her that he was the same person. That would make things a lot easier.

Spotting a head of pink, he brightened as he watched Natsumi sit at her usual table with her friends. Then his happy demeanor diminished. What was he going to do? He wanted to sit with her, but he didn't want it to be a big deal. Because he didn't want Taka to give Natsumi too much hell at cheerleading practice. He knew she would too. That girl could be a vindictive bitch when it suited her.

It was then that he noticed Tomoyo sit at the same table, and he smiled as an idea formed in his head. He made his way over to the table he usually sat at, stopping in front of Haru, who had already sat down to eat his lunch. He set his box lunch down and stared at his friend. "You know Haru, I think it's kind of weird that you don't sit with your girlfriend during lunch." He observed.

"Why?" he blinked, looking up with a full mouth. "I like to give her space."

"Well," the Uchiha sighed, looking as if he had some inside information about what he was about to say. "If you give her too much space, she might think you're ignoring her, and then she'll go find somebody else to date. Someone who will sit with her at lunch. And I would hate to see that happen to you my friend."

"Oh I doubt that will happen." The brunette smiled. "Me and Tomoyo are solid, and she likes to talk with her friends. We hang out after school all the time." He told the Uchiha, wanting to quail his concern. The redhead who was sitting across from Haru and next to a tweaked looking brunette cheerleader hit his palm to his forehead, shaking his head.

Akito refrained from frowning, deciding to press forward. "Look, if you don't want it to seem weird, I'll even go over and sit with you guys. You know, to break the ice so to speak."

Haru laughed and waved his friend off. "It's okay Akito. It's no big deal, I'm good over here with my friends. Bros before hos." He smiled and pat the seat beside him. Toshiro scoffed and rolled his eyes.

"Not in his book." He grumbled under his breath. Before anything more could be said, Toshiro stood and grabbed his things. "I'm going to go sit with my sister." He said, deciding to resolve his friend's dilemma.

Akito perked up at this. "I'll go with you." He said, making a beeline for the seat next to Natsumi. Out of the corner of his eye he noticed Toshiro speed up, and Akito's eyes narrowed. On no the hell he didn't. He was not going to give up his spot next to Natsumi. So, taking this as a challenge, he burst into a run, shoving Toshiro to the side in the process.

Toshiro latched onto his friend's arm and pulled him back, shoving him as far back as possible. If he was going to be ok with his best friend dating his sister, he was going to make it as difficult as possible. Though, the struggle began to draw every eye in the lunch room.

Akito grimaced at his friend's maneuver, and so grabbed an empty tray and chucked it at him, nailing him in the back of the head and causing him to fumble. Toshiro cursed, stumbling a bit as he brought up a hand to soothe the wound. As this was happening, Akito passed him, placing a hand on his shoulder and sweeping a foot under his leg, causing the redhead to fall to the ground. Smiling in triumph, he bolted for Natsumi's table, sliding in next to her. "Hey." He said, acting as if nothing had happened.

Kyo stared in shock. "I knew you were a crazy bastard the minute you hung me over the balcony." He said, shaking his head at the Uchiha.

The dark haired man winced as Toshiro smacked him over the head with the trey and glared down at him. "I'm watching you." He pointed at him, moving around the table and taking the empty seat next to Minako. Haru stared over at the two and then looked back at Taka. He stood just as Vincent came to the table and ran off with his things.

"You guys can't leave me with the frigid bitch!" he glared, sliding next to his lady.

Vincent blinked and sat down next to the brunette. "I don't understand what just happened."

Taka turned her glare from the other table in order to look at the auburn haired boy. "Everyone is being stupid." She said, and it was clear by her voice that she was upset, as well as the water gathering in her eyes. She stood and walked away then, forgetting her lunch completely as she pushed through the doors to the cafeteria.

The man sighed and got up as well, taking his apple with him as he followed the brunette out. Natsumi watched the two leave and then turned her jade gaze back to Akito. "Hey," she smiled back, glancing at the door once more.

"How are you?" he asked, opening up his lunch.

"Um," she blinked, looking around and seeing that almost every eye was on them. "I'm good. But what are you guys doing?"

"Well I decided that Haru should eat lunch with Tomoyo, since they're dating. Then Toshiro decided he was going to eat lunch with you, so I decided that I needed to get here first so that he didn't steal my seat." The Uchiha explained simply, taking out an apple and biting into it. "Isn't that right Toshiro?"

"Shut up douche bag." The redhead huffed, kicking his friend in the shin from under the table.

Natsumi laughed and shifted her gaze from her brother back to Akito, her boyfriend. The thought alone made her giggle aloud and she placed her hand on his thigh, rubbing it with her thumb. "Well that's great. This should be nice."

"I'll say." Tomoyo beamed, "I'm glad you all came over."

Kyo smiled. "Me too, now we have more people to chill with, right Satomi?" he wrapped his arm around his girlfriend's shoulders and rocked her a bit.

"Joy." The elder twin rolled her eyes, blowing her bangs from her eyes and sticking a forkful of food in her mouth.

Minako was just staring at the redhead next to her, completely wide eyed. She didn't know what to do. This was like a dream come true for her. To have him next to her at lunch. It was almost like they were dating…sort of. "So…are you guys going to sit here every day?" she asked softly, still looking at Toshiro as she spoke. She wanted to be sure, after all, before getting her hopes up.

"Yup." Toshiro nodded, glancing down at her and a bit lower before looking forward. "Akito's kinda obsessive over his new girlfriend." He smirked, making Natsumi blush.

Akito glared at him. "I am not obsessive, okay? I just like to be near her is all."

"Oh whatever. You are such a freak when it comes to Natsumi." Kyo said. "And don't say you aren't." he pointed his fork that the ebony haired boy. "Because that would be a lie."

"Didn't you hang Kyo out the window because you were pms-ing about him sleeping with Natty?" Satomi asked, arching a delicate brow, though she still looked pissed about the whole ordeal.

Haru went wide eyed and looked to his friend. "You did what?"

"Was that why you were so psycho that night?" Natsumi wondered, looking to the man beside her.

"…possibly." Akito muttered, taking another bite of his apple.

Natsumi laughed and leaned against him, resting her head on his shoulder. Haru smiled at the two and then glanced up, arching a haughty brow. "Dude, Toshiro, could you be any more obvious about staring at Mina's boobs?"

At this the redhead blinked and lifted his gaze to the brunette, not even close to looking ashamed. "What?"

Minako's eyes widened as her face instantly turned tomato reed. "W-wh-what?" she breathed out, completely shocked.

"Pervert." Kyo muttered, not even looking up from his meal.

"Like you can talk cosplayer sex addict." The redhead retorted. "I have no shame in finding Minako hot. And she's got awesome breasts. I'd motorboat the shit outta those."

The ebony haired girl's eyes widened. "Really?" she asked, looking like she was trying not to hyperventilate. Especially because she was wearing a low cut shirt that day.

The redhead smirked, closing his eyes and then glancing over to the girl beside him. He leaned over, whispering into her ear, so low that no one else could hear, though the blush on Minako's face turned an unhealthy read as he continued on.

Both Natsumi and Satomi stared at their brother in slight shock at his forwardness and when he finally pulled away from Minako, he gave her a questioning glance as if waiting for an answer. But one never came, as she immediately began to fall backwards, a sure sign that she was fainting. Kyo's eyes widened, and he quickly made a move to catch her, just as Toshiro did.

"What did you say to her?" the blonde asked, giving Toshiro a curious look.

"Nothing you need to concern yourself with." The redhead smirked, moving to get up and picking the ebony haired girl up with him. "I'll take her to the nurse to make sure she's okay." He told the group, already heading away.

Kyo blinked. "Well…that was interesting." He said, before turning back to the table. "I've never seen her do that before."

Natsumi waved it off, laughing. "She used to do it all the time when we were little."

"She freaks out often like that around Toshiro." Satomi added with a nod.

"I can't believe he doesn't know she likes him." Akito shook his head.

"Oh he knows." Satomi smirked, picking up her soda and taking a long sip.

Natsumi nodded her head. "Yeah he's known for about four years now."

"Then why hasn't he told her?" Kyo asked. "I mean…it would make things so much easier for her." he laughed slightly.

"He tried." The twins said together.

"Three times."

"But every time he talked to her she spazzed and passed out. So now he just messes with her until she gets up enough lady balls to stay conscious."

Haru laughed aloud, holding his sides, "That's awesome!"

Akito's brow furrowed and he looked at Natsumi. "Well, how come you haven't told her? Aren't you guys bffs?"

She huffed and crossed her arms. "It's not my place to tell her. Besides, I don't recall Toshiro ever telling you I liked you, and what would you have done had he? Nothing."

"I might have done something." Akito pouted. "It all just depends."

"Oh whatever." Kyo rolled his eyes. "Natty has a point."

"I always have a point." Said girl smiled. "Anyways. It's almost time for class and I need to go get my bag. See ya guys lata." She smiled, getting up and grabbing her trash as she headed off to throw it away.

Akito rose as well, following Natsumi towards the door. He wrapped his arm around her waist once they were out in the hall and smiled at her. "So you don't care if I eat lunch with you every day?" he asked.

The action made her smile, something she seemed to be doing more and more of. "Nope, that'd be great. I love spending time with you."

"Me too." He said, walking with her to her locker.

Once they reached it, she took out her bag and shouldered it, looking back up at him. "So, what do you want to do tonight? Or do you just want to go home after practice?"

"Well, if you don't object, I would like to take you out for dinner after practice." He said, leaning against the lockers on the other side of hers. "Like on a date."

"A d-date…like date…date?" she blinked, looking a bit surprised. "Um, yeah I would love to. I'd have to go home and shower and get ready first but yes. Of course." She smiled, trying not to freak out on the outside as much as she was on the inside.

Akito just smiled at her. "Awesome. I'll pick you up at seven, cause' I'll need to shower too."

"Cool. That sounds great." Natsumi beamed, meeting his gaze and hesitating for a moment. She didn't really know if them kissing in public was okay yet. But god she wanted to. "So I guess I'll see you after school?"

"Yup." He glanced at the clock. "Well I have to head to class, and so do you. So I'll see you later." He said, leaning down and kissing her cheek, since he didn't want to push any boundaries. He wasn't sure how far he could go with Natsumi in public yet.

She nodded and pulled away from him, "Okay. Bye." She waved before hurrying off to her next class.

He smiled slightly before turning around and going to his own class. Soon things would progress to where he could kiss her out in the open. And he couldn't wait for that day to come.