Beautiful Lie . [ Chapter 2 : Meeting You ]

It's the last quarter of the game , but both teams didn't show any sign of giving up . Well , for a basketball player , every second is important and they believe that everything can changed within a second .

Kasamatsu dribbled past a player , while their centre , Kobori passed the ball to him . With all his might , Kasamatsu dunked the ball into the hoop and everything ended with the rang of the buzzer beater .

Suzaku lost to Kaijou , with the points 77 to 85 . The referee blew his whistle and the two teams lined up , facing each other . Then , they bowed and greeted , "Thank you very much !"

"It's nice playing with you guys !" Suzaku's captain , Imazumi Kyo said when he shook hands with Kasamatsu .

"Yeah , we'll play again , next time ." Kasamatsu replied with a smile .

"Yeah , that's right , Imazumicchi !" Kise who suddenly appeared , interrupted .

"Sure ." Imazumi replied , looking at Kise .

"Kise , why do you look so happy ?" Moriyama asked .

"Eh ? I think I'm always happy , senpai !" Kise looked at Moriyama , confused .

Just then , Kasamatsu walked towards Kise and patted his back . With a sly smirk , he said , "Don't forget that you've lost the bet , Kise . Be ready to receive your punishment !"

Kise groaned . Uh , what a bad luck ! He mentally cursed . He didn't expect that Kasamatsu's going to score the most . It's not like he didn't know Kasamastu's strength , but it's just he felt that Hayakawa will score the most . His instinct believed that . But the results proved that I'm wrong . He sighed .

"No worries , Kise . I mean , look at you ! You're a model , and you have a pretty face ! Just ask her to date you . Obviously she won't reject ." Hayakawa said , looking at Kise .

"That's not helping , you know …" he sighed .

"Anyway Kise , you'll have to date her for 33 days ." Moriyama stated .

"Eh ?! 33 days ?!" Kise looked at Moriyama , disbelieved .

"Yup ! And Kasamatsu will choose the girl for you ." Moriyama added .

Okay , now Kise felt like he's doomed . A date ? 33 days ? With a random girl ? It's too much for Kise's liking . He might be a model , but he's obviously not a playboy .

Do you think it's easy to date a girl , and after 33 days , just ditched her like she nothing and say "Oh , it's just a dare actually . Well then , goodbye !" ? Kise looked at his team mates , disbelieved .

I don't want to do this ! He grumbled . "So , who's the girl ?" he asked .

Kasamatsu handed him a photo . Kise raised a brow . I don't want to know who is she ! "How did you get this photo ?"

"Ahah ! That's a secret !" Kasamatsu said , smiling .

Please , don't make me do this … Kise silently whimpered . "So , when should I start ?"

"Tomorrow . Remember Kise , 33 days !" as Kasamatsu said that , he began to walk away with the others , leaving Kise thinking about his dare .

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The next day , after school , Kise walked to Suzaku High . And for some reason , Kise actually found himself feeling nervous . Don't panic , Ryouta ! Just keep calm and cool ! He thought and took a few deep breath .

As he walked into the school compound , he noticed that almost all the students , especially girls staring at him . Being a model , Kise felt it's normal that people stared at him . So , he just smiled and waved at them , making some of the girls squeal in delight .

After a while , Kise stood in front of the Art Room . I'm here , yet my nervousness still won't go away . He thought and he mustered all his courage . Just then , he slid the door open .

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The sound of the door being slid open caused Yukira to look at it . And she saw a tall boy , with blonde hair and a pair of golden eyes that staring into her hazel ones .

"Kise – san ." she muttered .

"Hey there , Yukira ." Kise greeted , trying hard to ignore his nervousness .

"Kise – san , why are you here ?" Yukira asked with a smile .

"Uh , I finished my basketball practice earlier today , so I thought that it's better if I come here ." Kise replied .

"It's better … to come here ?" Yukira tilted her head slighty , confused .

"Well , I mean that … I … umm …" Kise stuttered . Oh wow , since when I stutter ? He thought as he flashed Yukira a smile .

"You're weird , Kise – san ." Yukira giggled and continued her work .

Then , Kise went to sit next to Yukira . She really loves to paint . She's like the total opposite of me . Kise thought as he looked at Yukira unconsciously .

"A – ano , Kise – san . Why do you stare at me ?" she asked nervously .

"Eh ?" Eh ?! "Well , I'm sorry . It's just that …"

"That what ?"

"It's just that you looked really happy when you're painting ." was all Kise managed to say .

Yukira blushed . Nobody have ever complimented her , or her paintings . But today , for the first time , she was complimented by a boy that she met yesterday . Unable to hide her embarrassment , Yukira looked down .

Kise frowned when he saw Yukira looked down . Did I say something's wrong ? He thought . Curious , he moved his hand towards Yukira's face and gently lifting up her chins .

Both of them felt liked the time stopped as they gazed into each other's eyes . Kise looked into her eyes , and he slightly smirk when he saw Yukira's cheeks were painted by shades of red .

"Yukira …" he called , softly .

"Y – yes ?"

"I've something … that I need to tell you ." he said . Maybe . Maybe this is the right time for me to say everything …

"Wh – what is it , Kise –san ?"

"I know that this is weird , as this is the second time we met each other . But you know that sometimes , feelings come at unexpected time , without us realizing it ." he said .

"Feelings ?"

"Yes , such as 'love' ." he whispered .

"Wh – what do you mean , Kise – san ?"

"You know what I mean , Yukira ." he said while he took Yukira's hand and gently placed it on his chest .

"Kise – san , what are you doing ?" she murmured , trying to hide her blush .

"Yukira , no girls have ever make my heart beating this fast . But , you managed to do it without . So , Yukira , will you be mine ?"

Yukira was in too much of a daze to be able to think about Kise's confession . No one have ever confessed to her , so she was left breathless hearing those words that Kise said just now .

Kise pulled his hand from her chin . Say something , please , Yukira ! He silently begged , hoping that everything will be alright .

Kise felt really frustrated when Yukira looked down . He felt his chest tightened , and he don't even know why . This is only a dare , yet why do I feel really rejected ? Why do I feel hurt ? Unable to hide his frustration , Kise stood , took his bag and began to walk out of the Art Room , leaving Yukira completely speechless .

Yukira stared at the door after Kise left . "Kise – san …" she whispered .