A/N: Like the previous two chapters, the double date would be split up into two parts. I can't fit the double date arc in one chapter that's why ^^ And I might not be able to update weekly now, for school is going to start really soon. Lastly, sometime later on, I will post another story, but this story is fandom for One Piece, so if you don't watch or read the anime or manga, please don't read it :D

The story would be for a friend of mine, because she's sad that her favorite character died in One Piece.

Other than that, please enjoy the first installment of The Double Date!

Disclaimer: I do not own Marimite or any of its characters. All belongs to Oyuki Konno.

Chapter 10: The Double Date Part I

Yumi was looking at the mirror. She was looking at her outfit and was deciding if her get-up looked good enough for her double date at a local restaurant. She then decided on a simple light yellow sundress. Matching her dress was two yellow ribbons tied around her pigtails. She sighed, telling herself that her outfit was good enough. In her mind, Yumi can't help but think of what Sachiko would feel and think if she realizes that she's someone else's girlfriend. Will she hate her? Will Sachiko just brush it off, as if she meant nothing to the raven-haired girl? Or will she try and get her back?

She can't decide whether to cancel the date or carry out Kaoru's plan. What good will it bring anyways? Jealousy is always a bad emotion to feel or deal with. Does she want Sachiko to feel jealous? Her conscience was driving her insane! But come to think of it, she can't really back out now. She doesn't have a legitimate reason to. She's fine and in perfect health and if she lied that she's sick, she'll have to stay in her room the whole day, which is a definite no-no for her. Also, she doesn't want to embarass Kaoru and let the engaged couple think that he was stood up. Her then guilty mind wouldn't let her hear the end of it! Finally, it was a good and sunny day. The weather is good and dry so why cancel the date?

There was a knock at the door, and then her brother Yuuki came in. "Why is Sakamoto-san waiting for you downstairs all dressed up?" he asked curiously. Looking at her sister's outift from top to bottom, he then asked with surprise, "Wait, are you going out with him?"

Yumi crossed her arms and pointed her temple with her pointer finger; looking like she's pondering hard for an answer and said. "The answer would be a yes and a no."

"A yes and a no? what in the world does that mean?" he replied questioningly while leaning on the doorframe.

"It's kind of hard to explain. The story's kind of long, and it kind of takes time to explain everything."

"Don't worry Yumi. I have time to listen to all of it." Yuuki answered determinedly.

Yumi just sighed as she straightened her dress for the final time."Can't I just tell you when I get home after this? Besides, Kaoru-kun's waiting for me downstairs Yuuki. You don't want him waiting too long now do you?" Yumi told her brother pleadingly. She doesn't want to be late. She wants to see Sachiko soon after all.

All Yuuki can do was nod with agreement."You will tell me everything when you get home okay?" his older sister just replied with an 'of course'. The two then went downstairs, where Kaoru was waiting patiently. Looking for the source of the footsteps, his eyes lead him to the siblings. Smiling, he bowed and greeted Yumi good morning and was about to take her hand when Yuuki stopped him. He was asked if they can have a quick talk.

Privately.

Accompanying the soccer player to their kitchen and out of Yumi's line of sight, Yuuki said.

"You will take care of my sister like a true man would ok? If you mistreat her in any way possible, I will hunt you down like a bloodhound. Are we clear?"

Kaoru just gulped audibly and nodded. If he opened his mouth at that time, the only sound he could produce would either be a squeak or nothing at all. At school, the student body president was a kind, calm person. He never saw this caring yet scary side of him. And now he knows. Fukuzawa Yuuki could be really scary when it comes to the wellbeing of his sister. Cute, yet scary.

Getting his point clear, Yuuki slapped his back and smiled heartedly. Both went back to where Yumi was, who at the time was in her own world. Scenarios of what will occur later on flashed before her very eyes. Will it end up in success; where their objective would be cleared?, or will it be a total disaster; where everything will end up in complete chaos and misunderstandings? Just thinking about the second latter was enough to make Yumi lose her composure.

Seeing that the two boys were back, Yumi stood up and told them that if she and Kaoru don't hurry up, they'll be late. Agreeing with his sister, Yuuki bid them goodbye and have a good date. Thanking him, the duo left and was on their way to the appointed destination. A steak house near Kaoru's neighborhood.

A few minutes have passed before the phone rang. Yuuki answered the phone, and a girl's voice was then heard from the other line when the said person bid hello. Asking the girl's name, the girl introduced herself as Yumi's best friend, Yoshino.

"Ah Yoshino-san. What made you call the Fukuzawa residence today?" Yuuki asked.

"I'm just wondering if I can talk to Yumi-chan today." Yoshino answered back. Yumi told her yesterday that she'll explain everything that Yoshino saw yesterday at Sachiko's engagement party. Since she hasn't called yet, why not do the opposite and call Yumi instead?

"Gomen Yoshino-san, but it seems like you've missed your chance a few minutes ago." Yuuki replied apologetically.

"And why is that Yuuki-kun?"

"Yumi left earlier with Kaoru-san because they have a date to attend to."

"S-She's going out with someone? since when?"Yoshino asked surprised. Her best friend was going out with someone and she didn't tell her? Maybe that Kaoru guy was the guy that she saw with Yumi yesterday and he's the one Yumi's going out with right now. But why would Yumi deny the statement that she made about them going out? Does she want their relationship to be kept a secret?

"I myself have been informed only this morning. So if you want to know more, you should ask Yumi instead of me."

"Of course. Can I stop by at your house later? when Yumi's home I mean?"

Yuuki was startled by the girl's request. Why would she want to go to our house? Surely she can talk to Yumi later through the means of a phone, like how they're talking right now. So what's her reason for visiting?

"Sure you can Yoshino-chan. You don't have to ask. I'm just wondering why you'd want to go all the way to our house, since you can talk to Yumi by using a phone." Yuuki asked with extreme caution.

"I just want to see how she's doing today. Also maybe having a cup or two of tea with her, you know?"Yoshino replied, hoping that Yuuki will buy her excuse of visiting Yumi.

"I see. Well, I have to go. I have errands to run, so I'll hang up after this okay?"

"Arigatou for your time Yuuki-kun. I hope you have a nice day today. Gokigenyou."

-click-

Yoshino was ecstatic. 'He bought my excuse for wanting Yumi to be my tea drinking buddy!' she thought happily. Sure her reason was kind of lame, but he's not really suspicious about it, since the Yamayurikai have been drinking tea for a long time, so it wasn't a surprise.

Yuuki on the other hand can't help but think about the conversation he had with Yoshino just now. So Yumi didn't really tell anybody? She didn't even tell her family or best friend about it. He hopes that by the time Yumi comes home from her 'date', she'll explain everything to him and Yoshino down to the last detail.

When the engaged couple entered the dining establishment, Sachiko can't help but feel the calm atmosphere it holds. The place wasn't really big, not as huge as those five star restaurants she's been to countless times before. They have soft, classical music playing at the background. The walls have the color of maroon, giving the place a romantic feel to it.

A waiter joined them, and he lead the two to a reserved table for four. Thanking the waiter, both took their sits right next to each other. As Sachiko waited for the mystery couples arrival, a repeated tapping made by Suguru's foot was becoming louder and louder.

Sachiko sighed audibly. She was in a bad mood. A really, really bad mood. 'I wish Yumi's here with me right now, and not this cousin of mine.' she thought sullenly. Yumi was the only person that ever calmed down her.

There were many factors on why she has a bit of a temper right now. Unfortunately, the top contributor of those factors to her temper was sitted right beside her at the time being.

That tapping.

Suguru was tapping his foot for more than a minute now, and it was annoying the wits out of the future heiress. His foot tapping was so loud now that almost everyone in the building can hear it. Being the polite lady that she was, she tried telling him in a courteous manner earlier to stop it. But to her dismay; it didn't stop, it just grew louder. Now that she thought about it, she never saw Suguru this anxious before. Normally he would act cool and composed every time, but for some odd reason, this was the first time she saw him actually nervous to meet someone. But why?

Gritting her teeth while clenching her fists, she asked her cousin for the final time while giving him an icy, cold stare.

"This is my last warning Suguru. Please stop tapping that foot of yours before I stop them for you, which means stomping them hard. Like really hard." Sachiko threatened.

To make matters worse, the tapping was really loud now, and everyone was looking at them. This made Sachiko groan with frustration. 'Now everyone's thinking bad impressions of us now. Just great. Just what I really need right now' she mused tempestuously.

"I'm sorry Sachan, but I can't stop it. No matter what I do it won't stop." Suguru finally replied back as he placed his hand on his leg to make his foot stop, in which he failed miserably.

"Just great." Sachiko rolled her eyes. Getting up, she told her fiancé that she's going to the washroom. Arriving there, she went to the sinks and fixed her hair. Ok, maybe excusing herself to the washroom was just an escape from the humiliation, and she can't think of anything else because of that terrible tapping sound. After making sure that not a strand of hair was out of place she left the washroom, and as she started making her way back to her table a person looking like Yumi was sitting at the said table. Coming closer and closer, Sachiko can't help but gasp audibly.

For sitting at their reserved table was actually Yumi! Seeing Yumi there wasn't the reason why Sachiko's heart started clench with pain. The guy sitting next to Yumi was. He was the guy that she saw at the park last summer with Yumi. 'So they were going out... my conclusion was right' Sachiko thought sadly. Her vision suddenly became blurry, and there she realized that she was crying. Why is she crying? She should feel the exact opposite: She should be happy now that Yumi has someone else to love freely. Yumi can finally love someone who can return her love whole-heartedly. She will be happy for her and give her a smile, even though she's breaking inside. Wiping her tears with the back of her hand, she walked up the table, took her sit and greeted the couple a simple 'hello'.

Sachiko gazed at Yumi's outfit.' She looks so lovely and beautiful in that sundress...' Sachiko mused to herself.

'Was she crying before? And is she staring at me?' Yumi wondered as she stared at Sachiko's azure eyes. Following Sachiko's line of sight, Yumi realized that Sachiko was indeed staring at her! Sensing that someone's been looking at her, Sachiko looked up, and their eyes met each other's.

Sachiko made a loud cough, so their eye lock broke up. Sensing the tension, Kaoru thought of a way to clear it. Of course! Introductions were a must, so he started to introduce himself.

"Hello. my name is Sakamoto Kaoru. I attend Hanedara as a third year student and I'm Yumi's boyfriend..."

To Be Continued…

A/N: I'd like to thank all those who reviewed my story so far, and I'm truly grateful to those who kept on reading this story of mine. Thank you ^^

As for chapter 11, I am currently working on that right as you read this. If you have the time, I would most certainly love if you guys drop a review or two, or even PM's :D

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