Charming Coincidence

RIMA'S POV

I know that I left in a hurry from the little scene that involves HIM, but I left with a good reason in mind. If I stayed any longer, I would have done something very drastic. Why?

Because he was teasing and taunting me. And it made me…sad.

Because this was all probably an act. An act to cover up the truth.

Anyways, enough wallowing! I've gotten use to this dark despair. But…

He hates me. Okay, maybe not hate, but dislikes me at the most…

And I…don't really…love him…

I…like him. No matter what they think, I don't hate him for hating me.

I like him.

NORMAL POV

"Rima-chan!" Amu had caught up again, looking slightly miffed at something or another, "Do you have English next?"

Rima tried to recall back to her the class schedule, "No, I had English class yesterday."

Amu seemed surprised, "So you're not in Nagihiko's class? Good. I suggest that you ignore him."

It was Rima's turn to look surprised, "Huh? What's wrong Amu? Remember, I don't have any of my classes with him," Rima fixed her headband to make sure it was perfectly positioned, "And if you haven't noticed already, I ignore him enough without being told."

"Eh? Then why does it always seem like a kiddie fight between you and Fujisaki-san occurs, Mashiro-san?"

"KUKAI!"

"Morning Amu!"

Kukai stood behind them, with a stack of papers in his arms, "Hey, could you two Guardians move it along? This pile is starting to get heavy."

"Oh, sorry Kukai…come on Rima. We'll be late for class!"

But Rima did not respond. She was still thinking over what Kukai had said. About him and her.

'I suppose our fights are getting to regular…We'll have to cut them down sooner or later…' Rima sighed mournfully.

And unfortunately tripped on a loose rock.

"RIMA-SAMA!" A hoard of Fan-boys rushed up to the small girl that had stumbled, awaiting her 'orders'.

"RIMA-SAMA! ARE YOU OKAY?"

Rima had a blank expression on, "…Yes," said her, short and to the point.

Kukai, who had dropped of the papers in a record time of 30 seconds, came back to help Rima up. Amu was picking up her stuff when she came across a book.

A golden book.

The wind mysteriously flipped the pages and stopped at a peculiar page.

A poem on it there was.

"Huh, Rima-chan, is this your poem from yesterday in your English class?" Amu looked over to Rima.

Rima, who was blushing a thousand shades of red.

"Amu!" Rima whined, "Give it back! Please don't read it out loud!"

Kukai watched as Amu held the book in a safe distance above the golden haired girl. He also wondered about the poem that Mashiro-san was embarrassed about.

What was written on the page? Had Amu even started reading it? And where did those fan-boys disappear to?

"AMU! Don't be a bully!" Rima said cutely.

Amu looked like she was caving in. She was about to hand it back to her when…

Kukai snatched it. And started to read it out loud.

'Opposites attract,

I don't think it's true.

Even if I loved him,

He won't leave ne too.

Opposites attract,

That isn't new.

I don't think it'll work out.

But do you believe it too?

He is bright and carefree,

Smiling without a care!

I seem dark and broken,

My doubt is longer than my hair

Opposites attract,

Is it true?

I've fallen in love,

I hope he has to…'

And to the amusement of all, Kukai stared.

And stared.

And stared.

"Um, Kukai-san?" Amu was waving her hands in front of his face whilst Rima snatched the book and its contents back into her safe keeping.

And then, Kukai figured it out.

Nagihiko & Rima. Rima & Nagihiko.

It sounded right…right?

Kukai walked up to Rima cautiously, "Mashiro-san?

Rima sighed sadly, "Yes Souma-kun?"

"He likes you to."

Rima snapped her head up instantly, looking at Kukai in surprise, "…Huh?"

Kukai nodded his head, and then walked away.

Rima was lead to class by Amu. But she was in a daze.

'What does he mean? He couldn't…could he?'

Could he like me to?'

~Strange, this is. Isn't it? Will they ever have a happily ever after…?~

(0^0)

Ran: YAY! GO RIMA-CHAN! GO GO GO!

Su: Well, I'll make Rima-chan some lemonade to cool her down! Becoming red like that isn't healthy!

Daichi: ...she's...blushing?

Miki: Yes.

Kusukusu: KUSUKUSU!

Authors Notes: Bleh, so troublesome! This website wouldn't let me upload yesterday, so I was so anxious to post this! Welp, tell me if there were any mistakes and I'll gladly fix them up in a heartbeat! XD

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