Hello my VERY patient readers ^^ I'm sure that all of you have noticed my recent decline of updating, and I would like to deeply apologize for that matter. You see, there comes a time in every aspiring author's life when they just don't know what to write anymore. And to be honest….I had lost all interest in the stories I was writing, because I felt that my grammar and style were not top notch! But after a recent discussion with one of my pen pals, I was convinced to keep on writing. He said he enjoyed my writing style very much, and no matter how boring I thought it was when I read it; it was actually very well-written. I also have you guys to thank You all have given me such great encouragement; and I hope you continue to keep reading all my fan fictions! Please enjoy this next chapter of "You Are Beautiful To Me"!

His Request

Do you ever have one of those well-thought out plans where you thought nothing could go wrong? But then, when you actually get to the process of the deed everything goes wrong? Yep, I've been there and done that. In fact, I'm actually living that ordeal at this very moment.

According to Mama, I was one of those clumsy people who couldn't pull off a stunt like that. Even though I hadn't agreed with her at the time; my situation at hand had proved me wrong once again.

I didn't know if it was the fact that I was too nervous, or the cause of my foot hitting a loose floorboard while sneaking out of our hotel bedroom. But either way, the rip roaring squeak woke up one of the three people currently residing in my room. Which to my unfortunate luck, was the very moody-at-the-moment Fuka.

I really hated those damn floorboards.

"Sana-chan? What on earth are you doing?" She pushed back the white, crinkled sheets and squinted at me sleepily. I froze midstep, trying to keep my small duffel bag out of sight behind my back. Not that it did much good anyways, she could probably tell I was going somewhere by the way I was dressed. Fuka cocked her head sideways, taking in my white sundress and loose shawl covering my shoulders. "And why are you dressed like that? It's practically 10 at night!"

I shifted my eyes nervously, and wiggled my toes in the strappy tan sandals that adorned my feet. Fuka was my best friend, and normally I would tell her anything that was troubling me; but, I really didn't want to encounter her overdramatic meltdown if she found out I was meeting Akito.

At night, I might add.

Quickly thinking of a topic I could throw her off with, I reached blindly for the doorknob behind me. "I was just going to go get a shaved ice, we didn't buy any today." I lied, silently apologizing for the fib that had just spouted from my mouth. Fuka blinked dreamily, and pushed a stray brown piece of hair out of her face. Despite the fact that she slept like a wild animal, her hair always managed to stay tame throughout the night. I wish I could've said the same for my tresses. I at least had to keep three brushes with me on hand when I went on a trip; and besides my resistance of getting out of bed in the mornings, my brown mop was sometimes the reason I was so late for school.

"You're going out this late at night, just to get a shaved ice?"

I grinned sheepishly at her suspicious gaze and inched my way closer to the door. "Ahahaha…yeah, you know me." Lightly bonking myself on the head, I softened my gaze and smiled. "Do you want anything? I could get you that strawberry flavor you were drooling over today." Fuka scowled, thinking that I didn't see the hint of desire in her eyes. "I can wait till tomorrow to eat it. And besides, don't you think it's a little dangerous to be out at this time? What would Ms. Ando do if she catches you?"

My heart melted at her concern, and I clutched the duffel bag closer to my back. If Fuka knew that I was telling a little white lie to her, that fan of hers would knock me out cold. But still, I felt bad about having to lie about my whereabouts. Even if that meant, avoiding a huge blown-out- of-proportion rumor going around the school that I snuck out to see Akito.

I knew Fuka wouldn't tell anybody about it, but if Aya or Mami found out, my "good" reputation would be ruined for the rest of my years at Jinbo High School. I definitely wasn't willing to risk even that much. "She won't catch me cause…."

I slung the bag over my shoulder and pointed my finger to the moderately, decorated ceiling. "I'll use my Komawari Secret Stalking Technique to Avoid Ms. Ando's Ghastly Gaze!" The position I was in right now was awkward, and I knew I looked somewhat fruity while doing it. But nevertheless, Fuka chuckled and clutched her fingers to her side. "You are absolutely insane Sana!"

She giggled mercilessly and fell back against the cover with a light plop. "You know, I just might like to have that strawberry ice." Fuka smiled and snuggled her cheek into the pillow. "Maybe if you don't get caught you could bring me one back?"

I sighed in relief, knowing that for now I was off the hook. "Sure, would you like anything else Mademoiselle?" I bowed briefly, and waggled my eyebrows suggestively at her. Fuka and I were such good friends, and even if the upper classmen called us gay; we always just rolled with it.

She smiled brightly and wrapped the covers around her arms. "That'll be just fine kind sir." I looked down at Mami and Aya sleeping peacefully under the covers. Despite their shy personalities around boys they were quite forceful around us girls. I doubted they would wake up anytime soon due to the fact that they had a seven mile hike up the mountain today. They had asked us to come after we left the beach, but Fuka and I were in need of a hot soak in the hot springs.

I wasn't surprised when they shorted out like a light bulb as soon as they hit the mattress.

"All right," I declared. My fingers finally found the doorknob and I quickly turned its metal exterior to the right. Fuka shifted comfortably against the sheets and waved at me. "Be safe okay? And if you can; try to take someone with you. I don't want you roaming those streets alone, there could be molesters out there." I rolled my eyes, and smirked. "You don't have to worry Fuka, I won't be long." She sighed and rested her head back against the pillows. If there were ever a time I wished Fuka could come with me to face my undying fear, it would be now. But her eyes had already drifted shut, and I sighed dejectedly. Fuka was a good friend, but she didn't need to get dragged into Akito's perverted schemes.

"You owe me Kurata."

I shivered reluctantly at the memory of his last words since hours before. Sometimes, I really hated that damned Akito. Plus, it hadn't slipped my mind on what his comment meant. There had definitely been some alternate meeting in there somewhere. Did he want to make me his slave? Do his homework? Or maybe even be *sefure*?

My face flushed at that thought and I shook my head determinedly. "There is no way I'm letting him get that far in our twisted relationship." I growled. Being sex friends was a big no -no, even if I was a teenager now. Heck, Mama would kill me if she ever found out I was in "that" sort of relationship!

I opened the door, feeling my duffel bag bump my hip as I stepped over the threshold. I would meet Akito, and see what he wanted. If it was perverted or sketchy, I would dump his ass in the ocean.

Problem solved.

But somewhere, deep down in the pit of my abdomen; a tingling sensation lingered and I cursed myself for being slightly excited about what he would ask for. Sure I was in love with him, but he was way too dense to notice. Not that I had any room to talk, I had to be about the densest person living on the entire planet!

I made my way down the dimly lit hallway; feeling frustrated at all the emotions attacking my conscience at once. If there was chance for me to confess my love, would I take it? That was probably not likely; I mean for God's sake it would be my first time to admit liking a boy. And it was Akito-the perverted kiss stealer no less! I rubbed my temples gently as the carpet bit at the underside of my feet. Would I ever tell Akito how I felt? Would he return my feelings? Would he reject me? Would my heart get broken again?

There were just too many questions that the future had yet to answer. I didn't like it at all, because I'm a very impatient person to begin with. I sighed heavily, feeling the draining weight of stupid love on my shoulders. Being a teenager royally sucked.

"Sana? Is that you?"

I jumped at the voice that reverberated from behind me and I stopped. Which in my opinion was a stupid mistake, wasn't I trying to avoid getting caught? Quickly changing my mind, I raced forward towards the end of the hallway, letting my feet pound against the floor. Whoever was behind me refused follow me, but didn't care to make a big ruckus out of it. "Sana wait! Where are you going?"

The breathy male's voice boomed down the long hallway and I flinched. That certainly had to wake someone up didn't it? Perhaps Ms. Ando or Principal Naru-Naru?

Either way, there's no way I'm getting caught sneaking out to see a boy! I would rather get hit by oncoming traffic than let half the student body sneer at me down the halls. I would get called names, be bullied, or hell get hit on by guys thinking I was "easy."

I sucked in a deep breath of air and ran onward towards the elevator that lit up at the end of the hallway. I was nearly there, and reached out to push the blinking red button. It dinged happily, and throughout the eerie silence of the hotel, I could hear the screeching gears of the elevator pulling itself up to the fifth floor.

"Come on, hurry!" I urged. If this stupid thing didn't get here in the next two seconds I was going to jump out the nearest window. "Sana! Hold on!" I tapped my foot impatiently, and grew nervous as I heard the guy's footsteps suddenly make their way down the hallway.

I lit up in excitement when the elevator doors slide horizontally open. Finally!

Jumping into the metal contraption, I quickly hit the button that would send me down to the lobby. And If I was lucky enough, the guy that was now following me wouldn't make it to the elevator doors.

My prayers were answered as the doors squeaked shut, and the elevator began to make its downward descent. Out of all the times I had been stalked by fans of Kodocha, this time had definitely been the most nerve-wracking. I sighed in liberation and dropped back against the elevator wall. Its shiny surface seemed to ripple as I leaned all my weight on it.

Now all I had to do was find my way to Akito.

My first step in my plan had been completed. And even though it had involved me getting caught by some random student, in my mind it became a success. Perhaps my meeting with Akito would be brief, and I really could get those shaved ices Fuka and I had been wanting since early this morning. And maybe, just maybe….

I would finally get to bring the Almighty Akito down to his knees.

Not literally of course, I'm not that evil.

I narrowed my eyes as the elevator dinged and came to a sudden stop. Its door slowly opened, allowing the bright lights of the lobby to temporarily blind me. The one good thing about this hotel was its lack of security. This is why Ms. Ando had been relocated to guard duty, and why I was being so careful. If she caught me, I'd be in detention for weeks. Possibly with Akito, if we were both caught at the same time.

My stomach did a somer-sault at that thought, and I blushed. What would Ms. Ando accuse us of doing if she found us together? There was no telling what she could think of. Two adolescent teenagers meeting each other late at night on a school trip? Anyone would think wrongly in that situation.

God just thinking about how much trouble I could be in gave me headache.

I stepped over the metal grating of the floor and exited the elevator. It screeched shut and disappeared from my sight, probably ascending upwards to pick up another temporary resident of the hotel.

"God you are such a moron."

I flinched, turning around to meet a familiar face I wasn't expecting. His brown, hypnotizing eyes sent a shiver down my spine. If it wasn't for the fact that he had just called me a moron I probably would've melted on sight.

"Damn it Akito! You scared the hell out of me!" I hissed. He smirked mischievously and plucked a headphone out of his ear. He took that stupid mp3 wherever he went, and on occasion I believe he did it to ignore me when I was talking to him. "You should be more aware of your surroundings stupid, or you might get snatched away by some pedophile with sunglasses." He raked his gaze over me and pulled the white Dodgers hat he was wearing over his head.

"Rei is not a pedophile you moron." I seethed.

He grunted snidely, and shoved his mp3 player into his blue jean pocket. "Pedophile, Molester, Sexual Predator…what's the difference?" I smacked his shoulder, knowing it didn't hurt him in the least.

You're the sexual predator here. At least Rei has manners. I thought crudely.

"Well either way, A-k-i-t-o…..shouldn't you be somewhere else? Like say the Ice Shack where you asked me to meet you? Or let me guess, you were going to ditch me and leave me hanging." I replied sarcastically, with a hint of mockery in my voice.

He lowered his cap over his eyes, and shrugged his jacket closer to his shoulders. "I figured you would get lost trying to find the place in the dark, seeing as you're such an idget when it comes to directions." I stuttered, aware that I probably looked like a gasping fish out of water. "And besides," he smiled; catching me completely off guard.

"I thought you'd like it if I walked you instead."

I gulped inaudibly, feeling my heart burst out of my chest. The embarrassment flooded over my face in a heat wave and I scowled, trying to cover up my blush. "I'm not a puppy Akito."

He smiled again, unknowingly making my heart miss a beat. "I know."

I swear to God if looks could kill, I'd be in my grave by now. Akito's eyes were glued directly on mine, never letting his gaze wander from mine. It was happening again, just like that Christmas day in my backyard when Akito kissed me out of the blue. His eyes were hypnotizing, causing me to lose all focus on both our surroundings and only keep my attention on him.

God how did he do that?

"Umm well…" I coughed, breaking the mood of the moment. "If you want to walk me, I suppose that would be okay. " I muttered, still aware of the fact that his warm, penetrating gaze still lingered on my rosy cheeks. Or if I followed his line of sight, my lips.

He shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly and offered his arm. "It's nippy out; you might want to stay close." I noticed that even though he tried to remain cool-headed, there was a tint of red flushing his cheeks. I'm not sure if he was embarrassed or nervous, but it made me happy nonetheless.

"Are you sure about that Lone Wolf? Wouldn't it embarrass you for other people to see a girl clinging to your arm?" I teased. His gaze widened in surprise and he flushed. "It's not embarrassing! But if you act like you normally do, which is act retarded, people might stare and think your crazy!"

Normally, I would get angry at him and punch him into a wall. But at this moment, I felt like I had learned something new about Akito. No matter how much of a front he put up, or how many words lined with spite he threw at me; it was all because he didn't want to feel embarrassed in front of me.

And he should've too, because in my point of view; it made me fall for him even more.

"You're such a jerk." I smiled.

He huffed, seeming irritated at my response. "Well at least I'm not a flat-chested girl with no sex appeal." He smirked, regaining his former confidence. "In fact, I bet you still haven't started wearing a bra yet Kurata; even though you're seventeen years old."

Okay, that does it.

I slammed the toy hammer down on his head and pounded away. "You're such an idiot! And just when I was changing my opinion of you, you have to go and ruin it!" He grunted in slight pain and tried to dodge my blows. "Jerk! I can't believe I thought you were cute for a second there!" I popped him a few more times with the hammer, aware that I just admitted to thinking he was cute. Great, another thing for him to hold over me.

He peeked at me through his protective barrier of arms and blinked. "You think I'm cute?"

I ground my teeth together, feeling another wave of embarrassment flood my face. There really wasn't any use in denying it; after all he had clearly heard me confess to it.

"Not anymore, you creep!" I hissed and spun around towards the open doors of the lobby. The head clerk watched me curiously as I made my past his desk and out the doors. I knew he would follow me, he always did. I just didn't expect him to do what he did next.

Before I could realize it, Akito had made his way behind me and grabbed me by the waist.

"Hey! What the heck are you-"

I yelped as he slung me over his back, cutting off the rest of my sentence. "Listen up Kurata,

I know you're hiding something from me. "I let my mouth hang open and struggled to get out of his grip. "Akito-"

He tightened his hold on me, smushing my breasts against his shoulder. "You've been avoiding me here lately, and you do nothing but start fights with me. Not to mention, I always catch you staring at me." I froze, letting my limbs drop in sudden horror.

Had he figured it out? That I liked him?

"I don't understand what's going through your head nowadays, and it freaks me out." He muttered so lowly, I almost didn't quite catch what he said. I wriggled under the feel of his shoulder against my breasts. It was quite maddening that as he walked, his upper frame brushed over the tips of my nipples. A small tingling erupted in my lower abdomen, and I held my breath.

Akito had to let go of me, or I was going to suffer some severe humiliation in the next couple of minutes.

"Akito, let me go." I pleaded, trying to cover up the stifling moan that wanted to tear its way out of my mouth. But he only quickened his pace, obviously unaware of the pleasurable torture he was putting me through. "No, not until you tell me what's going on. You owe me Kurata, and this is all I'm asking you to do." I shook my head in refusal, and clutched the back of his t-shirt forcefully.

I can't tell him! He's not supposed to find out this way!

There was only one way that I could get his mind off this subject. And even though it was going to embarrass me to no end, I had to do it.

"Akito, you have to put me down." I choked out, feeling the sudden heat rush to my face.

"Why?" He replied. "It's not like I'm hurting you or anything."

I swallowed down all my embarrassment, and whimpered pleasurably when he shifted my weight on his shoulder. That action alone caused the moan that I had been holding in make itself known right into Akito's ear.

"Ahhhhnnn"

I felt him stiffen, and his grip loosened on my waist; but he didn't put me down.

"Kurata? Is that what I think it was?" He whispered huskily. I shifted my upper body, causing my breasts to brush up against him this time. His body was flush against mine and I blushed, squirming under his big, warm hands. I gripped his t-shirt hard and shivered against his frame.

"Akito, please put me down. I can't take it if you do it like that."

I admit, uttering those words probably weren't the best I could've gone with at the time; but my mind was in a haze from the unintentional groping that went on seconds earlier.

"Kurata."

I opened my eyes and focused my lust-filled gaze on the pebbled street. There were scarcely any people around to notice both of our predicament and I was thankful to the Lord for that. But still, that didn't make it any less embarrassing. I had just gotten horny in Akito's arm for God's sake!

"Oi, Kurata." I snapped out of my trance and glanced over my shoulder. Akito had brought us both onto the sidewalk, and now he was just standing there. "What? Are you gonna make fun of me now?" I whispered into his ear, unaware of his fingers slowly dragging their way down my dress.

"No, but I changed my mind." He replied, and gently grabbed me by my hips and pushed me against the wall. "Akito! What are you doing!" I exclaimed as I felt the hard brick brush over my back and into my shoulder blades. I glanced up at him from our sexually provocative position and gasped.

The pupils of his eyes were dilated, and his brown orbs darkened in what I had been feeling on seconds ago.

Lust.

I blushed madly, and pushed against his chest. "Akito, we can't do this. Please stop!" He brought his lips closer to my ear and breathed hotly against it. "Instead of your answer to that earlier question, I have another request." I bit my lip in anticipation, as he ground his hips against my provocatively.

I shifted underneath his lithe frame and moaned at what he did next.

Akito sensitively nibbled on my ear lobe, and rubbed the contour of my waist. Instinctively I wrapped my legs around him, fearing that I would fall onto the ground if I didn't. "Akito-" I choked out breathlessly, "Stop…."

"Kurata….that request…" He whispered hotly against my ear and licked it suggestively. The wall behind my back left a searing trail of heat down my spine and I stopped to catch my breath.

But before I could utter out my next word, he wound his fingers underneath my chin and lifted my face up to his. Those dark brown eyes glittered lustfully at my shivering form and flushed face.

He brought his lips within inches of mine, and after several long seconds; he stared into my eyes seriously.

"Sana….."

My legs grew weak, and I trembled from the amount of heat soaring through my core. What he said next just about turned my whole world upside down.

"Be mine."

OKAAAAAYYY….so did you guys like? ^^ hehe I felt like I did really well on this chapter! But the only way for me to decide is to get some criticism! So reviews are appreciated guys :D And by the way, I'd love to thank you guys for supporting me with encouragement for this story! I really like how it is progressing!

Until Next Time- OtAkU ChU

Next Chapter:

I agreed to his request, but now that he's conquering my heart and soul- will I ever get to tell him how I truly feel?