It's come to the end of the year again...or maybe the last :D
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-Danzai13
A hidden connection is stronger than an obvious one
-Heraclitus of Ephesus
Hidden Secrets
"Kind of a small store." Takara said as she put an item in her basket.
"Yeah its a little small, but it has some really neat stuff," Haru said, "So are you a transfer student?"
"Yeah, I just transferred here. I'll be starting class tomorrow, I'm kind of nervous." Takara smiled.
"Don't be, the people are nice here. Well sorta," Haru shrugged his shoulders, "Where you from?"
"I transferred here from Tokyo."
"Really? Why come to this small place?" Haru was surprised.
"I didn't like the school I was attending..." Takara hesitated to answer, "...But my brother went to Fuka Academy and said it was a good school. So I transferred over here."
"Huh, your parents were okay with that?" Haru asked.
"I don't have parents."
"Oh...sorry." Haru felt bad.
"It's okay, they died when I was really young. I don't really remember them." Takara sighed.
"So its just you and your brother?"
"My sister too, but that's a really long story." Takara smiled.
"Well how about you tell me that on another date?" Haru asked with a smile.
"So we're on a date?" Takara asked.
"Only if you want it to be." Haru felt his cheeks warm up.
"You Sir Kuga, are a very straight forward kind of gentleman." Takara raised an eyebrow at him.
Haru slightly blushed as he rubbed the back of his neck. Then he felt a hand grab his free hand. He looked up at the new hand's owner who had a smile on her face along with a slight blush on her cheeks. He smiled back and slightly tightened his grip on Takara's hand.
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"Aw, you two went on your first date." Hana smiled.
"Yup, that was a good day." Natsuki smiled.
"Excuse me ladies, Luna, I got to eat something I'm hungry." Shizuka left the table.
"Now that you mention it, I'm hungry too." Natsuki followed Shizuka.
"Onee-chan, don't eat my food." Hana quickly got up from the table..
"You mean my food, I pay for most of the things in this house." Shizuru heard Natsuki say.
Shizuru smiled as placed the lukewarm tea cup on the table. She heard the sound of the door opening and looked to see who was coming in.
"Hey mother." Haru smiled.
"Ara, you look really happy." Shizuru smiled.
"Uh...I'm just in a really good mood." Haru rubbed the back of his neck.
"My wife, our son is back."
"I know I can smell him, go take a shower boy."
"Ok." Haru rolled his eyes.
"Then you can tell us the good news." Shizuru winked.
Haru blushed but had a happy smile on his face as he left. As he disappeared from her sights, Shizuru thought about the first time she and Natsuki went on that date. She sipped her tea and smiled to herself.
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"Okini Natsuki, I had a good time." She smiled at me as we approached her apartment door.
"Yeah it was fun...you sure you're okay?" I asked.
"I'll be fine...I guess I'll have to confront Tomoe sooner or later." She sighed.
"You need me to help?"
"No, I need to do this myself."
I nodded my head and felt an awkward silence blanket the both of us. I took a deep breath and rubbed the back of my neck.
"We'll...good luck. I'll see you tomorrow, maybe?" I asked.
"Of course." She gave me that warm smile again.
"Yeah well...see you later...Shizuru."
As I turned around I felt a small tug at my jacket. I turned my head and found her still smiling at me. I stopped and she leaned forward to my face. I felt a slight burn come to my cheeks as she moved forward.
Oh no I think she's going to kiss me. I don't think I'm ready for this. I don't know- what the hell am I suppose to do? Is this a full blown kiss? Just a peck...tongue? Oh God, oh God, oh God she's getting closer! Lean forward maybe? I have no idea what I'm doing!
I felt her warm lips touch my cheek and lingered for a few moments. It almost seemed like forever though it was only a few seconds. She removed her lips and smiled at me.
"Okini for the rescue."
"..You're welcome..." I felt my cheeks burn even more.
"Ara, you're blush is cute." She pointed to my cheeks.
"I'm not blushing, it's...something..." I tried to calm myself down.
She giggled at my pathetic excuse. Damn I'm so lame, why does she like me anyway?
"Good night, Natsuki."
"Good night Shizuru."
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Damn...my body hurts...feels like a fucking train hit me...wait...I'm alive?
I slowly opened my eyes and saw a stone ceiling up above me. I felt my back laying on a few pillows, and a warm blanket covering my body up to my shoulders. Huh, this doesn't look like that alleyway...now that you mention it, what the hell happened back there? And how the hell did I end up here? I can't really remember...
I sat up but stopped when I felt a sharp pain shock my body. I gritted my teeth and laid back on the pillows provided for me. Calming down, I looked around the room as best as I could. More stone...kind of bland...has an old smell to it...a cross is hanging...am I back at the church?
I heard a door open and turned my head to the noise. Seeing a smile on her face, I felt a little more relaxed recognizing a familiar face.
"Good morning child."
"...Hey...Sister..."
"So do you feel well rested?" She put the tray she had in her hands down on the small table next to my bed.
"I guess...where the hell am I?"
"You know you shouldn't curse in the church."
"Considering your bible has more curse words than a sailor, I should be safe." I smiled.
"So you've read the bible?" She asked.
"Naw...what the hell happened?"
"I told you not to go back to those streets," Yukariko adjusted my bed so I could sit up without hurting my body too much, "You're lucky those girls didn't kill you."
"I handled it." I felt a little better in this position.
"Yeah for awhile, then I had to step in." She put a plate of food in my laps.
"What you do? Yell Hail Mary or something?" I popped a grape into my mouth.
"No don't worry I took care of it." She smiled with a raised fist, "Guess you wouldn't remember, you were knocked out at the time."
"Hmm...no wonder I can't remember anything," I put a hand to my head, "Damn, must have been really knocked out."
"Yup, out like a light bulb." She laughed.
"Yeah I guess...Wait a minute, how'd you know I'd go back to that street?" I slightly glared at her.
"Well I wouldn't say you remind me of a younger me, pretty close though," She smiled, "But I figured if my younger self and you have the same train of thought, I'd go back despite the warnings."
"I remind you of your younger self," I raised an eyebrow at her, "How and in what way, goody-two shoes?"
"Huh, that might be the first time anyone's called me a goody-two shoes," She grinned, "Let's just say we were or are stubborn and don't like anyone telling us what to do and what not to do."
"Eeehh...okay you got me there," I swallowed another grape, "What did you do that was so rebellious in you're youth? Steal candy from kids?"
"Come on I'm not that old," She pouted, "No I didn't steal candy from kids."
"Steal flowers?"
"No."
"You stole cookies didn't you?"
"Nope." She smiled.
"Huh...so what did you do?"
"Well would you look at the time, I need to go get you some bandages." She stood up from her chair.
"Hey the question." I reminded her.
"Mmm...maybe later. Besides I don't tell my testimony story to people whom names I don't know."
Oh, guess I must of forgot to tell her my name...not that I give that name out a lot. For safety reasons...she did save my ass though...guess I owe her one.
"Names Yuuki Nao."
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A broken heart...where's the damn cure?
Banging another bottle on the table, I feel my head bang along side it. I stare right thought the transparent green glass into nothing. I feel a couple of more glass bottles around my head...along with a few pills that missed my mouth...but I don't bother picking them up...
Damn...when was the last time I left my apartment...why do I care anyway? Why am I still thinking?
I just...I just wanna die right now...guess it doesn't matter anymore...
Hey, whoever you are. God, Buddha, whatever, if you're really up there, why didn't you send me some sign that I shouldn't have done this. Anything would have done...guess it's too late now...
Goodbye...
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Wow...I...just wow...I actually went out on a date!...A date...my first date...wow...not only that, she kissed me on my cheek...wow...
As I entered my room I sat on my bed and reviewed the date inside my head. I just can't believe that actually happened. I went out on a date! And not only that, I went out with someone like Shizuru. So beautiful...accepting...amazing...this has to be a dream right? Damn if it is...I don't want wake up ever. Wait...this date does make us a couple right? A couple...my girlfriend...
I put two fingers on a certain place on my wrist to check my pulse. It was racing but slowing down. I've..I've never felt this excited before...about someone...so this is what it feels like...
I shook my head and felt ice overtake my heart again. Face the facts Kuga, she has an omai that's not gonna change. What about her parents? Sooner or later she's going to have to tell them...or maybe not at all... either way don't get your hopes up high Natsuki. Remember what happened last time? Let's not go back down there.
I sighed as my brain argued with my heart which began to affect my stomach. Nervousness maybe? Then again I've never had a girlfriend before, or boyfriend...what am I suppose to do?
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Ara...that blush of her's, it's too cute. I can't wait to see it on her face again. I feel so alive...I can't remember the last time I felt like this. I think it was a long time ago...
I sighed with a smile and readied myself for the night. I hope she likes me...I hope she doesn't think ill of me...I know how terrible I am...So cruel and selfish...
I shake the thoughts away from my head. I hope she had as much fun as I did. She looked happy, I saw her smile a little. She does have a nice smile, I'd like to see more of the smiling Natsuki. I smiled at the image of Natsuki with a true smile on her face. It's a little hard to imagine...
Buttoning my top to its last button, I hear a small chime sound from my cellphone. Walking to my bed I grabbed my phone and saw a text message waiting to be answered. I felt a smile tug at my face. A text message from Natsuki...
So when will you be free for another date?
I thought about this. I still have that omai date to go on. As much as I'd like to skip it, I'd never hear the end of it from my mother. Not to mention my mother said I would recognize this man...I'm curious as to whom it might be.
I think I'll be free Friday, after class (after 3)
I sent the message and waited impatiently for a message. I can't wait to see her again. Even if its not on a date, I just want to see her. As the seconds felt like minutes, I almost jumped at the chime my phone made.
How about I pick you up after you're class ends and go on a date?
I smiled, a second date.
Sure, that sounds fun ;)
Again I waited for a message. What should we do? There's not much to do here...we'll there is the beach but it's fall, close to being winter. Ara, I wouldn't get to see her in a bathing suit...in a bikini...on the beach...the warm sun bouncing off her fair skin...that long raven hair swaying gracefully with the slight salty breeze...that bare skin just begging to be touched...
I felt a burning rise up in my cheeks at the picture I created in my mind. Maybe Yukino's right, I am a pervert...and we just finished our first date...
The chime again awoken me from my trance. I almost didn't expect her to message back for some reason.
Hopefully...be my girlfriend?
I smiled, this is really happening. Someone's asking me to be their girlfriend. First time for everything...this has been an amazing day.
Yes :)
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"She dodged the question...clever nun."
I sighed and laid back on the pillows provided for me. Comfy...quiet...peaceful...I think could get used to this. So I remind her of her former self? Damn...I wonder what she did? Did she used to do what I'm doing? Huh, explains how she took my pack of cigarettes...damn I could use one right now.
I looked at the table besides my bed and raised an eyebrow at what I saw. A perfectly placed lighter with a could of sticks. Heh, I've barely been here and the nun already knows me. I take the cigarette but after a few seconds, I put it back on the table. I got out of that scrap-well really death trap, better quit now while my mind is gone.
As soon as I dropped the cigarette on the table, I heard the door open and looked towards that direction.
"Yuuki Nao, I presume?"
"Yeah?" It was that...what did Sister call her...Mother Super...Super...Saiyan?
"I am Mother Superior. But you may call me Miss Maria if that is more comfortable for you."
"So you rule the penguins?"
"More of less." She had a small smile tug at her mouth.
"Uh...where's Sister Yukariko?"
"I sent her on an errand, she'll be here in a few minutes," She sat down, "I wanted to speak to you for a bit."
"Okay..." I feel nervous.
"Has Sister Yukariko told you anything of her past?"
"No...well except that I remind her of her former self."
"Indeed...Sister Yukariko was in the same position you're in, though in worse conditions. I believe that's why she's taken an interest in you."
"Worse...? Who is-was she?"
"Only she can tell you that." She stood up.
"Does being mysterious come with the Superior job?" I asked.
"Sometimes..." She looked back at me for a few moments, "God has a big plan for you child."
"Pfft, yeah right." I laid back in my bed.
I heard her chuckle before leaving the room. Seriously where am I? Damn I wish I could get up, but my legs have a mind of their own right now...worse condition...wonder what happened to her...probably something stupid like me. Wish I could remember...
I made myself comfortable as I could on the bed. Turning to my side, then to the other side, then finally on my stomach I found a comfortable spot. With a deep breath, I slowly let it out and felt my heavy eyelids close on their own will.
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I wonder where that Kanzaki dude went? Disappeared like a ghost, though I'm pretty sure he exist. Wonder if Shizuru knows he's in town. Maybe I should tell her...
Come on Kuga, you've never broken a promise and you're not gonna start now. Even if it does involve Shizuru and a mysterious childhood friend of hers. I'm sure he's just trying to help her...still...I should keep an eye on him...
I looked down at my wrist watch for the umpteenth time. It's only 2:30, why the hell did I get here so early? I sit down on the small building wall that surrounded it, and kicked my feet in a swinging motion. Well I guess I could think of something to do. I was just gonna let her choose but if she doesn't have any ideas, I'm screwed.
Not much to do here...except the beach but it's getting colder. Guess we could just walk around on the sand. You don't have to be in a bathing suit...or a bikini...on the beach...if it was summer the light from the sun would give her chestnut hair a luster like look...which would sway back and forth with the sea salt breeze...that warm smile...water running down her face to her full brea-
I slapped my cheeks and erased the image in my head. What the hell is wrong with me? We've only been on one date, why the hell am I thinking like a pervert? Damn why is it hot out here all of the sudden? I looked at my watch again, only 5 minutes have passed. This is gonna be a looooooong wait...
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Let's see...2:50...I've never known waiting to be painful until now. Only ten more minutes...
As I continued to write down notes from the blackboard, I tried not to look at the clock or my wrist watch. A watch pot never boils, right? I wonder what we're going to do? I fine as long as I get to spend time with Natsuki...my girlfriend. I felt a smile form on my face at the thought of Natsuki being my girlfriend. It's almost sounds too good to be true.
"Okay, you can take off now."
I almost jumped out of my seat, but I calmed my heart and quickly walked to the door instead of running like I wanted. With each step I took, I was that much closer to seeing Natsuki. I wonder where she'll be. I hope I'll see her right away. I took a quick breath in and exited the building I was in. I looked around hoping to see my black haired beauty. My eyes caught sight of something familiar and I smiled. She smiled back as she hopped down the small building wall and walked towards me. I walked to her and she began to walk besides me.
"How was class?" She asked.
"It was okay, I couldn't wait for it to be over."
"Yeah...so how's you're day going?"
"It's getting better." I smiled at her.
A small tint of red appeared on her cheeks and she avoided eye contact with me. I chuckled and stepped a little closer to her. She smells nice...
"So what should we do?"
"Well...we could go see a movie, go get a early dinner, um...we could just walk around." She rubbed the back of her neck with her neck.
"As long as we're together, it doesn't matter."
A stronger tint of red appeared on her cheeks. This time she made eye contact with me along with a small smile. She has a nice smile...I hope I'll get to see that smile more often.
"How about we go walk down the beach? I know it's kind of cold but the population should be almost zero."
"Sounds fun."
The red tint on her face disappeared as we walked through the campus. I wonder how long I can keep that blush on her face.
"So how do you feel about motorcycles?" She had a mischievous look on her face.
"Ara?"
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"Who the hell are you?"
"It doesn't matter, just give me the girl and you won't end up with a bloody face."
"Tch, you're in no position to threaten me. If you want her so badly, then come and take her."
"I'll give you one more chance, just give her to me."
"Piss off nun."
I woke up in a cold sweat. I looked around the room with my eyes...I'm still here...how long has it been? It seems like forever almost.
Was..was that a dream? Or did it really happen? It sounded real...I need to get out of here.
My body feels better. I swing my legs over the side of the bed and test the ground with my feet. Kind of cold but I'll live. Carefully I put both my feet on the ground and stand up straight. Okay so far so good. I take one small step and cringe at the small pain shooting up my spine. As I took another step I got used to the pain and made my way towards the door. Opening the door I saw a small sea of penguins out in the courtyard. Guess I won't find her by just looking around. I walk towards a small group of nuns who turned their attention towards me.
"Do you guys know where Sister Yukariko is?"
"Sister Yukariko? I think...ladies do you know?" One of the nuns asked the others.
"I believe I saw her go into the confession room."
"I saw her come out a while ago."
"Me too, I think she's at the church."
"Okay, thanks." I guess its to the church then.
"May the Lord bless and heal you child." One of the nuns smiled.
"Yeah, yeah." I rolled my eyes but made sure they didn't see.
I wonder...I hope she's okay...wait, why the hell do I care? I need to get out of here, but I guess I should probably thank her for saving my ass. Might as well, that way I don't owe her as much later on. As I entered the large doors to the church, I was greeted with a faint sweet musky smell. Looking around I saw a few normal people sitting in the benches, bowing their heads and talking to themselves. I looked up and saw a few boys in white robes lighting candles around the church. I then saw a lone nun sitting near the front of the church with her head bowed. Probably her, better make this quick. I walked down her bench aisle and saw her in deep concentration with both hands clenched together. I'm not sure if I should bother her...
She then got out of her trance and looked up at me. She sat up straight and put her hands in her lap. She smiled at me, as if she knew something I didn't.
"Uh hey."
"Hey yourself." She patted the bench, offering me a seat.
"Sorry but I gotta jet." I rejected her offer.
"Really? Where you going?"
"...Back to my place...probably start looking for a job."
"Good for you. Good luck."
"Just wanted to say thanks for saving me."
"You're welcome. I'll see you around, maybe?"
"Maybe...you okay?" I noticed small puffing around her eyes.
"I'll be fine. Would you like a prayer before you take off?" She offered.
"No thanks..." I turned my back to her.
"I'll pray for you anyway." I heard her say.
...Damn it, why is this bothering me? I turn back to her and sit my ass on the cold bench besides her. She had a look on her face that seemed to know that I was coming back.
"Look, I want answer and I'm not leaving till I get them."
"Well Jesus is the Savior and the son of God-" She began.
"No, who are you? How did you get me out of that scrap? Why are you dodging my questions?"
She looked surprised for a moment, but then she turned to the large cross in the middle of the church. She sighed and turned her attention to me.
"I got you out of that scrap."
"How?"
"...Remember that name Blood Monarchs?"
"...I think so."
"It's a gang that loves to destroy lives and go around doing stupid things," She began, "There was this one leader that loved to do just that. Beat up anyone that got in her way, and I mean a lot of people. Didn't matter who it was, she would beat them to a bloody pulp. Thus her name became legendary in the chaos world."
"...No way...are you...you're saying that..." I felt my heart stop.
"Her name was the Red Umbra, the Red Shadow."
I had heard of that name once. Heard that it gave gang members a shiver down their spine, no matter what position they were in. The Red Umbra was the cruelest, viscous, merciless soul to ever step foot in the gang society. They say she just vanished...this can't be real...
She looked at me and saw the shocked look on my face. She smiled somewhat sadly as if remembering something.
"Yeah...I was the Red Umbra."
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"Ready?"
"Umm...is it safe?"
I smiled at her nervousness as I handed her my extra helmet. I patted the back part of my seat and gave her a small smile.
"Don't worry, Duran is smooth ride."
"Duran?"
"Name of my baby, I patted my motorcycle, "Come on, it's safe. I promise."
"Uh..." She took a small step away from the bike.
"Trust me." I offered my hand to her.
She hesitated for a moment, then she smiled and took my hand. I helped her onto the bike and put my helmet on. I kicked up that stand and looked back at her.
"You might want to hold on."
"To what?"
I smiled to myself as I started my motorcycle with a loud bang. She almost jumped out of her seat at the sudden noise. As we began to drive away, I felt her arms wrap tightly around my waist. I chuckled a little as we rode faster to our destination. This feels nice, Duran you've done it again.
Clicking down to the last gear, we slowed down and parked. I took off my helmet and noticed her arms were still wrapped around my waist. Not that it doesn't feel good, but...
"Uh...Shizuru we're here."
"Oh...okay." She slowly let go.
She looked a little pale, did I scare her that much? Kind of feel bad.
"You okay?"
"Kanin na, it seems that I don't travel well. I'm fine now." She looked better with her feet planted to the ground.
"Okay, ready?"
She grabbed my hand and kissed my cheek. I felt my cheeks burn and heard her chuckle.
"Ready."
This...this is relaxing. Just me and her walking down this empty beach. Holding hands, enjoying the sea salt air, just being with each other...might as well enjoy it. It won't last forever...
"Natsuki?"
"Yeah?" Her voice got me out of my trance.
"Am I...am I you're first girlfriend?"
"Yes...why do you ask?"
"No reason, just wondering."
"What about you?"
"Uh..." She looked like she wanted to avoid the question, "Well...you're number five."
"Wha? Number five?" Why am I surprised? She's beautiful...
"Well..." She hesitated.
"You don't have to talk about." I said.
She seemed to like that idea, but something disturbed her and she gripped her hand a little tighter in mine.
"I only had two boyfriends, then the rest were girls."
"Two guys three girls...sounds like an adventure."
"...Maybe..."
Crap, maybe I shouldn't have said that. Well shit...
"So you discovered you're a lesbian after guy two?" Damn it Natsuki! Why the hell did you say that?!
"More or less, it was...an awkward time for me," She looked off into the distance before looking at me, "What about you?"
"I...I never really thought about it. I just never really liked guys. I don't know why, it just is."
"I see..."
"You thirsty?" I was getting a little parched.
"Ara, I'm getting thirsty enough to drink the sea." She chuckled.
"Okay, lets go get something to drink."
"Are we getting back on your Duran?" She asked.
"Not yet, I think there's a cafe nearby. That's if you don't mind walking there."
"Not at all."
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"Okini."
"No problem."
Sharing a drink with Natsuki...its almost like a dream. I'm her first girlfriend...I wonder if I'm...no its way too soon to be even thinking like that. Still...
"What are you doing later in the week?" She asked.
"Ara let's see...besides class to attend...well...I'll be honest with you," I might as well, there's no way around it, "I have an omai meeting to go to later this week."
"Really?" She kind of looked surprised.
"Yes, my mother insisted that I go this time."
"You skipped the other meetings?"
"Well since I'm not interested in men, I really didn't see a point to them."
"But you're going to this one?"
"I promised my mother I would." That and I'm curious to see whom it is.
"An omai...I'm guessing you're family has a high status?"
"A little, but it's nothing really." I smile.
"Family..." She looked out the window.
"Natsuki?" I began to worry.
"Hmm?" She looked at me.
"Are you okay?"
"...I'm fine. Just kind of tired."
"I'll be free the day after my omai, so we can get together then." Thought I would like to see her sooner.
"Sounds like a plan." She sipped her soda.
I smiled and took a sip of my green tea. Putting my cup down, I reached for her hand to hold. She stopped sipping her soda and had a tint of red appear on her cheeks. She laced my fingers with mine, this is nice and it feels right...
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"You sure you don't want me to get you a ride?" I asked before handing her my helmet.
"I'm sure...I trust you, remember?" She slowly put my helmet on.
I smiled inside my helmet as she walked closer to Duran. I helped her sit down and felt her arms immediately wrap themselves around my waist. I smiled as I stared Duran and slowly began to drift into the road.
So she has an omai meeting? Guess she doesn't know its that Reito guy. He said their only childhood friends...but still...why am I worried? It's not like he's going to steal her away. He seems too good to do that. But...
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"Haru, nice and clean are we?" Shizuru smiled at her only son.
"Yup." He sat down at the table with a bowl of food.
"So what's the good news?"
"...Is it that obvious?" Haru had a small tint of red appear on his cheeks.
"You're definitely my son," Natsuki sat down at the table, "So what happened today Haru?"
"Well..."
"Onii-chan's blushing, something definitely good happened." Hana sat down near Haru.
"Neat, did you get a new girlfriend?" Shizuka asked as she sat down.
"...Yeah."
"WHAT?" Shizuka and Hana were in sync.
"That's my boy." Natsuki grinned.
"Is she cute?" Shizuru asked.
"Yeah, she's cute." Haru rubbed the back of his neck.
"Onii-chan, please don't tell me its that Mori Akemi." Hana looked sadly at Haru.
"What? No, she just transferred over to our school." Haru raised an eyebrow at his younger sister.
"Thank goodness." Shizuka said under her breath.
"So who's the lucky girl?" Natsuki asked.
"Her name's Kanzaki Takara." Haru answered with a smile on his face.
"Sounds cute." Hana smiled.
"Hey, don't you steal her away from me." Haru warned Hana.
"Looks like we're going to have ton investigate this Kanzaki girl. What do you think, Hana?" Shizuka asked her younger sister.
"Of course, we have to make sure this girl doesn't steal our only brother away." Hana nodded in agreement.
"What about Shizuka's guy? I thought we were gonna put a stop to that." Haru looked at Hana.
"Of course, he needs to be investigated as well. I can't let him take away my only sister." Hana nodded to Haru.
"Why don't you just keep us in a cage then Hana." Shizuka raised an eyebrow.
"Couldn't find a big enough cage." Hana sighed in disappointment.
As the siblings argued away, the didn't see the surprised looks on their faces. Shizuru looked at Natsuki, who in turned looked at her. Each were thinking the same thought.
Kanzaki?
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"So I'll see you later?" I asked her.
"Definitely." She smiled at me.
"Well..." I feel like a coward, "Good night, can't wait to see you."
"Good night, Natsuki." She smiled as I took a few steps back away from her apartment.
As I was going down the stairs, I began to beat myself up. I heard her door creak a little...damn it, it's now or never. I run back up the stairs and her door slightly reopens. I see a confused look on her face as she see's me running to her door. Without a moments pause, I bring my face close to her's and place a soft kiss on her cheek. I feel her cheeks warming up a bit as I leave her face. Wow, so she can blush, neat.
"Good night." I tell her again.
"...Good night."
XXXX
"You really think this plan of yours is really going to work?"
"Well it won't work if I don't try. Besides no one is going to get hurt."
"What about the Marguerite?"
"...She was an exception."
"And Kuga?"
"...I don't wish to break her heart, but if I have to, I will."
"...You're kind of evil, you know that?"
"A little...just a little..."