Disclaimer: The characters of this fic are owned by Hiro Fujiwara. I do not own any of Maid Sama's characters.
..Sacrifices..
Chapter 5
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Misaki has decided to get up as the sunray was disturbing to her eyes. She roamed her sight around after yawning. She sighed, realizing that she slept over at Usui's spacious condo.
It didn't feel as spacious as before when she first arrived; more furniture were added to give his house a cozy touch. You could say that his apartment was pretty empty since he's the only living with his cat Licht.
Ayuzawa blushed when she recalled back the events that took place prior. He did all these for her, just to make sure that she's comfortable since Misaki is hanging around for the time being.
She devoted all her time in taking care of Usui after he was released from the hospital; frankly speaking Misaki still has this fear that his wounds would bleed unknowingly.
Occasionally, she would found herself ended up sleeping on the cold marble floor without knowing it. Takumi wasn't fond of the idea. In the end, he decided to purchase more furniture than just a couch that comes with a coffee table.
The sounds of vegetables been chopped and utensils falling all over the place led Misaki to the kitchen.
"What are you doing here?"
She palm-slapped herself as she just asked him a rhetorical question.
"I'm making breakfast. Want some?" He answered shortly with his eyes not leaving the chopping board.
"Can you cook? Oh shoot… I mean you did call me yesterday saying that your arm hurt like hell?" She asked worriedly.
Without a second thought, Misaki rushed to his place after the call. She really thought that he can't move his arm freely.
"Oh. Ah Misa-chan is worried about me. Tell me are you in love with me? Look at me I healed and I missed you." He simply stated as if it was his birthright. With that he took a glimpse at her just to see what kind of expressions she had made.
Ayuzawa blushed deeply, averting her eyes in annoyance. This amused Takumi.
"You were sleeping like a baby. I see that you like the bed I ordered for you. Does it smell like me?"
A flying plate was what he got. He barely avoid it… letting it to collide with the wall.
"Are you insane? That's dangerous." He commented while taking a look at the shattered glass. The countless fragments resided on his kitchen tile.
"I see that you're fully healed, so from now on nothing going to stop me from hurting you." She hissed in annoyed before she left the kitchen; trying her best to hide her crimson red cheeks.
He looked at where she was standing. He pouted, thinking: 'You never stopped hitting me since the first day we met.'
Usui was reflecting on his actions maybe he's been such a jerk that Misaki would be pissed and won't want to return. However after hearing the television sounds made him relax; she was still there.
All he ever wanted was to spend more time with her.
It became naturally for him to see her daily, taking care of his meals however the time they spent together was decreasing noticeably due to school.
Misaki's cooking wasn't any better than bland tasting hospital's food. He still love it anyway because she willing to devote her time in making it.
For her to disappear out of the sudden was really lonely for him so he had started stalking her once again.
Misaki did warn him not to stare at her in school hours but he couldn't help it. Her simple request was nearly impossible.
She felt like she had earned herself a personal alien customized camera that would capture her every movement without fail.
"Breakfast is ready." Usui informed while paging for Misaki. In less than a second she showed up in the kitchen and helped him to lay the dishes on their table.
"We do behave like newly married couple, aren't we?" Usui said while earning a blush from her.
.Ayuzawa took a bite of the food he cooked. She was impressed by his cooking skills it was one of the best pancake she ever tasted in her whole life. Instantly, she felt ashamed at the quality of food she was giving him throughout his recovery period.
"Why…why…why are you so good at everything you do?" Misaki muttered tilting her head aside to hide her embarrass face.
Usui jolted up from his seat making his way to her side and stood behind. His right arm wrapped around her petite waist while he left hand leaded Misaki's hand. She blushed at his contact.
"Mellow magic, if I were to hold your hand this way while you cook, mellow dust will be transferred from my hands to yours."
Takumi grasped both of her hands, leading them to slice the pancake. Placing a piece in his mouth as he let go of her hands; His free hand went to join the other one on her waist.
After which, he rested his chin on her shoulder earning a gasp from her.
"And this way, you transfer your magic to me"
He whispered. It seemed as if his words could reach the deepest of her heart without any sort of trouble.
Her hands moved up to meet his arms. Sensing her movement, he was getting ready to be detached from her, but she held onto his arms. She made his heart go wild as a smile spread on his face.
After all, she did make him lose his cool. Her sudden smiles, her sudden moves, her sudden gestures, everything about her had a different, unique feeling to him. .
Afraid he would be able to hear her heartbeats, Misaki said:
"Usui, the food will get cold."
He did raise his hopes up after all. She wasn't going to let them stay that way for long. He sighed, lat go, and returned to his seat.
"Can I ask you a question?" She asked. She didn't really need his permission to talk. It was just to catch his attention.
"Why did you put an extra portion over here? Are you trying to make me gain weight?" She stared at her plate which was double of what he had.
"I'm sure you would look chubby and cute" Takumi said while staring at the ceiling.
"Don't you dare to imagine it!" Misaki yelled while pointing fingers at him.
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"You're overacting. Just eat. I do not want you to be in danger again if this stubborn-headed girl over here ever decides to donate blood to anyone." He laughed at her reaction.
"Don't lose blood then." She replied calmly, recalling back the horrifying memory of the day and making him felt guilty for bringing it up.
" I said 'to anyone' not to me. You really have only me on your mind" He said trying to tease her further till she had forgotten about that day. He never failed in teasing her.
Ayuzawa's deep blush and cute faces were proof of his success.
The sky blue colored device beside her rung, vibrating every few seconds urging her to pick it up. After looking at the caller's name she answered it before a second thought.
"Mom specifically mentioned that she needs you to buy our grocery for a week." Suzuna replied before she ended the call. As much as she wanted to say another word but she couldn't, a shorter call does the trick. The longer your call the faster they deduct your credits. Every cents count.
"I'm off to the supermarket." Misaki blurted.
"I'm coming with you" Usui said in response. Sticking to her like glue was his current plan to spend more time with her since he's recovery.
"Fine. You're not allowed to pay anything. You already did a lot for me." what she meant was another cell phone after the one that was totally ruined when they almost drowned back then.
It was a miracle how he made her accepted it. Well, he did threaten her by jumping off the window if she's unwilling to accept it. That for her was too dramatic to be real but he was Takumi, her only and one Usui so she was forced to believe it in a way or another.
After they finished their meal, they went straight to her apartment since Misaki insisted on getting the money from her mother. she does not want Usui to pay instead.
Usui greeted Minako; Misaki's mother who was pleased to see him. To her, she sees him as a son. She trusted him enough to let Misaki to hang around him even though Misaki kept on calling him hentai- uchuujin. (Perverted space-alien)
Just when Misaki was about to enter the grocery store, Usui held her wrist and dragged her away.
"HEY! What are you doing? Let go of me you hentai-uchuujin." She yelled while being dragged.
Realizing that there's no way he would let her go, she asked:
"Where are you taking me?"
"Doing grocery shopping first thing in the morning is boring. I heard there's a celebration going on over there." He said as he stopped in front of a big park. A big sign board was hung above saying:
*The child's Day*
In loving memory of Maira Hitozu, the founder of child's day.
Where we appreciate children in their unique ways.
On this day, we pledge to remember them our future seeds.
Come join us, in this one day event held at Fuji Park.
Admission is free… bonus you'll get to meet adorable children from different background.
As soon as they got in, Misaki felt awkward; the child day celebration was filled with married couples who came to play with their children on this special day that only happens once a year. She and Usui were not in the right place for once.
"Darling, look at them. They looked young and they are married." a lady in her late twenties said as she saw them. Two kids were hiding shyly behind her back while a third one was hiding behind a man who seemed to be her husband.
"Watch your words." her husband commented.
"Ahhhhh. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be rude. I just can't help it when I see a cute couple especially a young married couple." She apologized.
Misaki blushed deeply at the thought of 'married couple' while Usui had a grin on his face. The man had to keep his wife intact by whispering something to her.
After listening to what her husband had said, his wife looked at Misaki's finger which didn't have any proof of marriage.
"I'm so sorry! I didn't know that you weren't married."
"No sweat. She'll be mine soon." Usui said while holding Misaki close where she froze on the spot. The wife's expression changed immediately after hearing this piece of good news. It's like watching the live performance of Uxmishi.
"Oh-no. Not again. Fangirling, I can never stand it." Her husband sighed, pretty confident that there's no way to stop her.
Misaki kneeled down, hiding her embarrassment. "You're so cute! What's your name?" She asked one of the kids.
"Misaki" The little girl said, her cheeks a bit reddened.
"Such a coincidence, I'm Misaki too."
"Huh? I'm Misaki not you…Blehhhhh!"
"Mama says that Miskai is cute and you're fugly." The little girl sticks her tongue out while she tapping her feet.
Usui couldn't help but to giggle, he bent down to her height and patted her head.
"How about I call you mimi-chan? My little white rose."
The girl blushed at his contact; she really thought that Takumi was a prince that popped out from her bedtime fairytales stories book.
The other two kids jumped high up to take a view of Takumi's looks behind their parents. They were a cute pair of twins.
"Hello, I'm Yuichi and He's saki."
Both of them bowed after introducing themselves as what their parents had taught them. Misaki, thought that it was cute of them and pulled them into her embrace.
"They like you." The mother smiled looking at how her anti-social kids seemed to like them so much. The little girl pointed to the merry-go-round that wasn't far from them while tugging Usui's sleeve.
To her, Usui's existence was a fairy tale dream came true. Nevertheless taking a ride with him.
"May I take a ride with her?" Usui asked after looking at where she pointed.
"Sure. But please ask her to sleep early. I'm sure she'll listen to her prince charming." The lady answered as if she could read her child's mind.
Takumi comprehended what the lady meant; in a swift movement he carried the little girl bridal style as if he was her knight in red amour rescuing the princess from the evil witch.
He placed her on the white-winged horse. The ideal choice for a girl like her. The horse had pink hair wisps fused with a few strands of white.
Poor girl her face turned tomato red and a smirk could be seen on Takumi's face knowing that he had done the right thing. Just before the merry-go-round started moving; Usui glanced at Misaki, sensing his sights on her Ayuzawa averted her eyes away.
The mother held Misaki's hand and dragged her to the game booth quickly while carrying Saki. Yuichi was getting ready at the game booth.
"Let's take a ride too! Quickly before it starts."
The arrangement was Usui with little Mimi, Misaki with Yuichi finally last but not least…Mother with Saki.
After the ride, the little girl kept tugging Usui's sleeve making them riding all the rides available, later on they both had cotton candy and ice-cream. To advert his attention back when he stared at Misaki, little Misaki would tugged his shirt, as she wanted to have her prince all by herself while Yuichi was glued to Misaki in his own way.
"I'm really sorry you had to accompany us." The man said it was almost the sunset while carrying the sleeping girl.
"No, I enjoyed myself too." Misaki answered.
"I wish you a blessed marriage life and hope to meet you soon." The mother said while bidding her goodbye, leaving the two teenagers alone.
"Why did you tell them that we are getting married soon?" Misaki blushed.
Usui was engrossed in checking a toy-pistol that he had received from Yuichi.
"BANG!"
"Did you hear that, it does sound like real gun."
Feeling annoyed, Misaki snatches the toy away. It was deafeningly loud. She was irritated that he ignored her question, mainly because it was 'one-answer' question. There was no way she would ask him once more.
"Eventually we will…unless you don't want to." Usui replied simply, bewildered her by his sudden answer.
"Shut up!" She avoided any eye contact with him.
"I see, you are angry because you missed me?"
"Tell me, how much did I miss you anyway?"
"Well, I wasn't yours to begin with. I'm the little princess's property." He stated.
Ayuzawa blushed harder at how he teased her and said.
"Let's go get the grocery. It's getting late." with that she walked ahead trying to avoid the embarrassment. He caught up to her and grabbed her hands.
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"What are you doing?" She asked as she saw him piling up things in the cart. He gathered things that weren't on her list.
"I'm doing my grocery shopping at the same time, you know not to visit this place
Somehow, Misaki got a shock of her life; the cart was filled with thrice the amount of food than usual.
"Are you sure you are human? can you finish eating all these by yourself?" She asked while the cashier was busy counting the bill, a bill that would use up half of papers the store owned to get it printed.
"You did say that I'm an alien so I was hoping you would drop by and have dinner with me."
"I'm not so eat them all. Mr. Alien." she replied stubbornly.
Usui sighed while walking out of the store, it was night-time and he'd walk her home.. Sadly enough he would go back to his condo without her.
Struggling between the loads he was carrying, he reached for his pocket and fished an item out of it. A little small crystal bear accessory that he thought would go quite well with Misaki's cell phone.
"Here, for you" He handed it to her. She instantly smiled at how cute it was.
"When did you get it?" She asked, already attaching it to her cell phone.
"When we were playing with the kids" He said, obviously she didn't notice him buying it. Well, her smile made his day.
Misaki felt a bit lonely when she got into her house. It was a nice day, and it was kind of sad that it ended. Usui already left, or that's what she thought; her sister suddenly came in with the loads of grocery bags.
Usui apparently called Suzuna to hand them to her.
After thirty minutes of Suzuna's desperate, failure tries to stop Misaki, Misaki was finally out and ready to hunt Usui.
She hated how he spoiled her with money. She felt he was being too much when she was trying to be independent. She didn't want anyone to sympathy her for the lack of money. She was fine the way she is, and she had to make Usui understand that.
She knew Usui is just concerned about her ever since that incident. If her blood level was healthy, she wasn't going to have anemia just by donating that amount of blood to him, but still she didn't want to be a burden on anyone.
Usui reached the building where he lives, and decided to check his mail box that he ignored for a long time.
He found three envelopes there. It was strange; three at once? Who'd send them? He never received anything but bills, and all his bills are paid.
He checked the sender address, and there was none. Frowning, he took the envelopes to his condo. He wasn't feeling easy about them.
The first one contained a letter that said:"
Ayuzawa Misaki*
17 years old
Date of birth: September 29th
Hight 165 cm
Weight: 49 kg
Studied at Seika high school
A part timer at Maid Latte
Skills: Aikido
She has big amber eyes and a long straight black hair that go past her shoulders with spiky bangs that covers her forehead.
She lived with her mother and her younger sister in a normal neighborhood. They have a big debt to pay off.
Feeling his heartbeats go faster, Usui hurriedly opened the second envelope, sensing the danger that was creeping to his beloved. Who was tracking her? And why? And why are these messages sent to him? What the hell was going on?
The second envelope carried around thirty pictures of Misaki on the street, grocery store, in school uniform, in hospital, pictures that he could tell they belonged to three weeks ago.
He felt his heart skip a beat with each picture he saw. Even their trip at the park was pictured, which meant whoever was taking the pictures was watching her twenty four hours! Who is he? And what does he want to do to his Misaki?!
Opening the third envelope, it was a letter, saying:
"I'll get what I want, and you'll lose all you own"
Usui felt his legs wobbly as he slid to the floor. Could it be someone who has a grudge against him and is targeting Misaki because of him? Or is it some sort of a stalker? Or maybe those criminals from the island had more comrades and now they are targeting them? His mind was going crazy at the assumptions. He wouldn't let anyone hurt her.
The only thing that relieved him is that Misaki is at her home now. Safe with her family, but he still had to make sure. He held his cell phone to tell her to stay at home. He didn't want her to move an inch.
As soon as he dialed her number, she picked up, shouting:"I'll show you what it means to fool me! I told you not to buy anything for us!"
He smiled, relieved at how fine she seemed, but something was strange. He heard noise around her. The voices made him automatically stood up.
"Where are you?"
He asked, fear and worry controlled his face.
"It doesn't matter where I am! I'll reach you soon to give you a piece of my mind!" She shouted again.
*The next train will reach in five minutes*
He heard the announcing voice say, figuring out she was at the subway station.
"Misaki… please, get into the nearest store and don't leave 'till I reach you. Got it? Quickly go into any store!" He said, panicking. It was too dangerous for her to be alone now.
"Why? What's wrong Usui?" She forgot about her anger a moment ago. She never heard him so serious before, something was definitely wrong.
"I'll tell you when I see you. Go to the closest store now" He said while he was already out of the building.
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A/N: A big thank and a hug to my dear sis A.N-Mellow for proofreading this chapter. Check out her new story: Maid in Training. It has a new, interesting plot, and I think you'll really like it :D
Everyone who reviewed, thank you so much it makes me really glad.
I was even happier when I knew that many of you didn't want this to end so I'm going to continue! :D I dearly hope I didn't disappoint you in this chapter.
I couldn't post this earlier but I really wanted to ask, how did you spend the world's Otaku's day? I hope you enjoyed it. *hearts*
A.N-Mellow:
Aww I wish you a happy long life
Lol sure Misaki's cooking will kill the pasta way :p As for Ichiro's call, well, I lost the signal to call him but no worries, there is an unseen gate to anime world and I'm about to find it.
TaigaRAWR:
Thanks for the continues support and I hope the update wasn't late.
Guest:
aww! You love me for giving them a happy ending and I love you for reviewing it's just not the end yet :3
Pindenbot:
I made sure to close the window so the idea won't fly from my grasp and I'll continue
A secret:
Waah! Good to know! :D I'm smiling like an idiot and in a public place *earning stares but who cares?*
Blommie8:
Okay I'll 'try' to stay as far from death as possible :3
The words count went uncontrolled again while I'm typing so I think it'll be a long fic, not too long though. Glad to see your review :D
Rakusen:
Okay :D more chapters will certainly come!
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Koko Serenade:
I'm glad you liked my drawing that really made my day.
I hope my update wasn't late.
Abby:
Thanks, I won't stress myself
Guest:
I'm enjoying it too so no need to thank me thank you for passing by.
Jennishoujo:
Right? Love was never sane :p I'm glad this story touched you.