Hey Guys….Here's the fifth chapter…..

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"A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be." ~Douglas Pagels

Chapter 5: Suspicions

Dedicated to:

.Eiji-Natsumi

Ayane strode down the hall quite briskly. 'Why? Why? Why?...Why am I such an IDIOT? Jeez…I'm so late…Chiako-chan's going to kill me!' Thinking about a fuming Chiako however, brought a smile to her face. It's been a month since Ayane joined Seigaku for her Third Year of High School. Having reached the school gate Ayane looked around for Chiako who was nowhere to be seen. 'Hmm…maybe Chiako-chan's practicing late…Oh well! I'll just wait for her.'

"Shizuno-san?"

Ayane jumped at the sound. She looked around and saw Fuji walking towards her, tennis bag on his shoulder. "Oh…you scared me, Fuji-kun.", said Ayane letting out a sigh. Fuji chuckled lightly. "It's late. What are you still doing here?" asked Fuji. "I'm waiting for Chiako-chan." Fuji slightly frowned. "Chiako-san left. I saw her running past the tennis courts earlier."

"Are you sure it was Chiako-chan?"

Fuji nodded. Ayane shook her head slightly. "Thanks for telling me Fuji-kun. I'm sure it must have been something important…Chiako-chan must have been in a really big hurry. Well… see you tomorrow Fuji-kun." She waved and ran ahead. With a frown on his face Fuji started walking.

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Saturday, Shizuno Residence.

Ayane propped her head on her hand. 'I hope Chiako-chan's alright. She's been acting so weird for the last few days. Maybe something's bugging her…but now that I think about it, she's been a bit out of it since that day at the Burger Joint.'

FLASHBACK

"Ne…Chiako-chan you wanna try some of my fries?" Ayane was greeted by silence. "Um…Chiako-chan?...Chiako-chan!", she said a little louder. "Oh! I-I'm sorry. I-I was just thinking…So what did you want to say Aya-chan?" Ayane let out a sigh. "I just asked you if want some of my fries. It's okay. Anyway…Chiako-chan, why didn't pick out some clothes. That pink skirt was so cute and I'm sure you would've looked great in it."

"I already told you Aya-chan. I just had a shopping spree with my 'kaa-chan last week." Chiako replied with a smile. Ayane pouted. Chiako-chan laughed lightly. "You done?" asked Chiako. "Mm…Let's go." said Ayane, getting up.

Ayane and Chiako walked down the lane. "Well…I had a great time shopping with you Aya-chan. Now don't roll your eyes. I did have fun." "Alright fine but I'm walking home with you. It's my 'thank you', plus I can see your house." said Ayane. "U-um…w-well maybe next time. I have to drop by a store to get something for my 'kaa-chan. I'll walk with you home today, Aya-chan."

Chiako suddenly giggled. Ayane who was about to give her a "What? No fair." shut her mouth to give Chiako a questioning glance. "What's so funny?" she inquired. "It's just that I really like the nickname Eiji-kun gave you." Chiako replied, another giggle escaping from her mouth. Ayane suddenly stiffened. "O-oh…yeah…I guess…"

Chiako frowned. "Ne…Aya-chan…do you mind if I ask you something?" "What is it?"

"It's about Eiji-kun…I…I just wanted to ask you. Is there something about Eiji-kun that bothers you? Or is it that you have a crush on him? You seem to get tensed up when you just hear his name."

"W-w-what?" Ayane stuttered out. "N-no. I-I d-don't have a crush on Eiji-kun and I'm not bothered by him. I just…he's really hyper and bouncy. So yeah…" "I see…" said Chiako looking at the ground from the corner of her eye. After a few minutes in silence, Chiako finally said, "Well…I have to turn at this street. I'll se ya." She turned towards Ayane, waved and walked ahead as Ayane mumbled a soft "Bye".

END OF FLASHBACK

Ayane frowned. Thinking more and more about it, Chiako seemed so different that day. The way she changed the subject was kinda suspicious too. 'But that was a close call. I gotta be extra careful when I'm around Eiji.' A sudden thought occurred to her. 'What if Chiako-chan likes Eiji-kun?'

Ayane climbed up the stairs to the rooftop. The wind blew her hair as she stepped out from the door. She was alone. 'Chiako-chan might have gotten held up. I guess I'll just start off.'

Ayane opened her bento and broke her chopsticks. After a quick "Ittadakimasu!" she picked up her onigiri and munched into it.

The door to the rooftop suddenly burst open. Chiako stepped out. "Ah…Gomen ne! I had to finish some notes. Umm…Aya-chan, about Friday…I'm sorry again. I was really in a big hurry. I just forgot…I'm so so sorry!", she said almost teary eyed. "I-It's okay. I totally understand. I knew it must have been important." said Ayane, startled. "Arigatou ne, Aya-chan."

Ayane grinned her face covered with rice. Chiako laughed. "You're such a baby. Look at your face." she said, giggling. Chiako immediately sat down taking her bento out. As she did so she complained to Ayane about Matsura sensei (their History teacher from Chap. 3) and how he was bent on taking out their lives. Ayane smiled to herself as she heard Chiako rant on about demons and afterlives. 'I think too much. Chiako-chan's fine…It must have been just her "once-in-a-month" thing.'

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Chiako's POV

I said "bye" to Aya-chan and turned the corner. I was practically running. I looked at my watch.5:35. Shoot! Ray's gonna be so mad (but of course he woludn't show it). Well...it was his fault anyway that I got into this whole thing in the first place. Oh! He is so dead! Then again…it was partly my fault too. I hated myself. This was not good. My plans were going all wrong.

I ruffled my hair in frustration. I saw Ray up ahead. He was as stoic as ever. "You're late. Atsuki-san." Jee...thanks, Mr. Stater of the Obvious. "I know." I muttered. "Just get going."

He nodded and started the car. I hated this. Lying to Aya-chan was one thing, now I have to put up so many pretences….This was not good. On top of that, I kept getting the feeling that Aya-chan was hiding something... about Eiji-kun. Wait! I have no right to question her. Ugh! I'm messed up. Why did I keep getting the feeling that everything was going wrong…

Japanese Words

Gomen – Sorry

'kaa-chan – Mother

Onigiri - Rice ball with nori (dry seaweed, I think it's salted too)

Bento – Lunch box

You already know: Ittadakimasu

A kinda confusing chap.…kukuku….-_-

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