Summary: Person A mistook the time of her 'forced' blind date and also mistook Person B, who happens to be in love with her, as her blind date.

Fine glared at her phone which started to vibrate. Once, twice, thrice….. She lost count.


Rein 9:43

Fine! Blind date May 8 at the Mercellies bar 7:30 p.m.!

Fine sighed. Why is her sister so caught up for her love life? Just because Rein have a boyfriend now doesn't mean she also have to have one.

Fine ignored the vibrations and slumped at her bed, this day is exhausting.

Fine is a law student, a top student at that, but also part of the volleyball club who have 3 years winning streak in the Nationals. Having to train while memorizing and studying thousands of laws is harder than it seems. She almost has no time for herself.

Fine contemplated this for a while. That's right she almost have no time for herself so coming to that blind date wouldn't be so bad, after all, she rarely have time to indulge in coffee and sweets and foods, she'll just make the most of this situation.

She decided to take a quick shower and change clothes. After that she glanced at her smartphone.

Rein 9:43

Initials SN! Code: Dark blue sweater.

Fine took mental note of those before going out. She tried to ignore the catcalls and she's probably unconscious of the lusty stares people are giving her.

Fine's eyes darted from corner to corner of the restaurant before finding a rather handsome man in a dark blue but thin sweater.

Fine gulped. The man is in a thin dark blue sweater which definitely didn't hide his toned body. And even from afar, it's obvious that he's definitely handsome.

"Hey," Fine started as she approached the guy who is idly shuffling on his phone with a headphone which he took away from his ears when he noticed Fine's presence.

"Your initials are SN right?" Fine asked hoping that she's actually it but some parts of her hoping that it's not him because god, how did Rein got this out-of-Fine's-league handsome guy.

The guy answered "Yes," unsure.

"Well hello, I'm sorry about being late" She said as she glanced at her clock that screams 7:17 so she is not actually late "I'm Fine Tachibana, your blind date…." Fine looked at his eyes searching for hints that she might be wrong.

The guy stared back at her in a surprised manner which made Fine frown. "Would you like to continue or should I take my leave?"

"No" the guy shot up "No, no, no…" he trailed off. "Blind date, right. Ummmm yeah," the guy almost stuttered but… he's grinning?

"Did I make you uncomfortable?" Fine asked worriedly.

Shade blinked once, then twice before smiling. "No, no, no, please sit down, I'd like to continue" he said waving his hand in gesture for her to sit down. So she did.

"I'm Shade Nightingale, it's nice to meet you" He said on a smooth voice, almost seductive, and his eyes making a crescent shape that is unbelievingly hot. And that is the moment when Fine knew she lost to her sister's dark plans.

They talked about many things and had fun for a solid hour. They talked many varieties from politics to science. Fine discovered that Shade studies botany and a soccer player which Fine thought answer how gorgeous his body is. And also Fine noticed that Shade is the actual Shade many people from her classes and friends talk about and the same Shade which makes many girls ogle their eyes.

They shared soft chuckles and giggles as they eat and both of them laughed when they both announced that they should actually be in a strict diet because of the upcoming Nationals.

After an hour and a half Fine's phone vibrated and she frowned as she read the text.

Rein 8:50

Fine tomorrow! Mercellies restaurant 7:30! initals SN! I think the N is Noche or smth.

Fine 8:51

What do you mean? I'm already here with Shade

Rein 8:52

Fine, I said May 8th It's the 7th today! Omg who's dis Shade? THAT Shade? 0-0

Fine shifted on her chair uncomfortably. "Are you sure… you're last name is Nightingale and not Noche?" Fine asked her gaze fixed on Shade as she bit her lower lip.

Shade chuckled, oh how graceful it sounded, his soft baritone voice hanging about them and Fine could listen to it all day. He crinkled his nose and his eyes squinted as he smiles "How can I mistake my last name? Figured it out now?"

Fine went pink and looked away from him.

"It's okay Fine-san, I'm practically still your blind date, just not the one you were supposed meet." Shade said. "Wow, It's been a nice day, a pause from training because of a light sprain and actually having a date with the one and only Fine Tachibana."

"You are sprained?" Fine asked alarmed.

"A bit, but don't worry I can walk and it's nice to skip training for a while you know"

"True" Fine agreed. "It's late are you sure you can walk alone back to where you live?"

"It's just across the street and I told you, I can walk" Shade reassured with a smile. "But it's true it's late I think you better get going." He said worried and grabbing his wallet.

"Oh, no can I pay for this one? I technically dragged you into having dinner with me." Fine suggested.

"Mhhhmmm" Shade seemed thoughtful for a moment. "How about you pay for ice cream next time?" he suggested.

Next time. Fine's heart fluttered at the echo. "Sure" she smiled. "Next time" she repeated lightly and Shade sent another smile. But this time it's wider that shows his white front teeth. "Next time" he assured.


Fine 9:22

Thanks for the wonderful time sis!

Rein 9:28

But it's tomorrow? ? ?

Fine 9:33

Nah, you'll just see Shade.

Rein 9:34

Is dis my twin sister? She's never been flirty… OMG Is dis bc of Shade? But Shade's not the one I set you up with…...

Fine 9:35

But he's more than you planned, after I make a legal contract in his heart I'll introduce him to you

Rein 9:37

Go sis make him yours, awwwhhh maybe I should write a lawyer love story for my neXT book report!

Fine 9:38

It better have justice!


On Person's B behalf:

Shade sat down on his favorite seat on his favorite restaurant. He's sprained a bit but truly no harm, he just made up that excuse so that he could skip training for a little while.

He put his headphone on and opened his phone. His phone's wallpaper is a girl's picture. She's smiling and laughing about something. This might seem crazy but she's not his girlfriend or relative. She's practically a stranger which Shade had a crush on for years now!

Shade smiled as he looked at the picture fondly. The girl might not even remember him despite being schoolmates in high school, because her gaze is always on a competition.

That's right, Fine Tachibana, the only girl in shade's mind, is a girl of competitions. Sports, debates and tournaments, she would always end up being on one. Her passion for justice is undeniable plus having a pretty face and toned body, many men, notice men not boys, falls for her in her fiery aura.

Shade did not start to like her at first. Shade is from America when he transferred in Japan and even though it seems unlikely, he received mild bullying from higher grades seniors.

That's when he fell in love with Fine who dramatically defended him. Fine and Shade did not become friends at all after that, Shade just admired her from afar and wished she would be like other girls who wants him, but on second thought that's probably why he loved her so.

Graduation passed as Shade sullenly just took that it's not probably for him to keep her.

But he kept a stolen photo of her, okay he admits probably a several other photos as a memorabilia of his first love.

He shuffled idly on his music list before playing one and started to shuffle his gallery admiring pictures he had taken. He randomly picked a picture and after clicking on it, a picture of a Fine Tachibana with a serious determination of serving a ball appeared on his screen. He smiled to himself indulging the scene and scanning to see more.

"Hey," A voice interrupted his thoughts which have far away gone in reality. He looked up to see a Fine Tachibana in the flesh.

"Your initials are SN right?" He paused his music before looking at the scene before him

Fine Tachibana…..In all her glory, with the sweet smile that puts the sunshine into shame. The Fine Tachibana Shade always coveted and other guys would die to just have a bit of her attention!

Nope, is he dreaming? Is he hallucinating? Wait, he thinks he's still on his daydreaming trip. But he stills answers an unsure "Yes" Did she perhaps actually remember him, wait but asking for someone's initials is kind of, weird.

"I'm Fine Tachibana, you're blind date" she said which actually sounds like a question.

Shade is not stupid, on the contrary he is smart. His mind processed the events. So here's a Fine Tachibana looking for her blind date who happens to have the same initial as him (Shade cringed at the thought that the love of his life is meeting someone with the same initials when it can be just him instead!) and asking if he wants to continue the blind date.

This is definitely what Shade would call a blessing, perhaps his coach who told him to skip his training for a while is actually god in disguise and sent him this gift.

Shade thought of the wasted years before putting his best smile and confidence out of his chest.

This time she shall be the one to fall for him.

(He feels bad for the other SN guy though but hey, he deserves this more than him!)