Chapter 4: Love Potion

Gin was walking toward school when he decided to stop and ask a group of girls about Moka's relationship with Tsukune.

"Hey do you girls know about Moka and Tsukune?" He asked the girls who immediately turned to the handsome boy.

"Of course we know about Moka she's one of the prettiest girls in school and many boys are in love with her. We also know that she likes Tsukune and she's been seen kissing him on the neck, but no one knows if they are together."

"Kissing him on the neck. I shall have to see about this."

Gin turned and left lost in his thoughts. The girls watched him leave and returned to their conversation.

Kurumu had been walking by the group with her lovesick posse and overheard the conversation.

"So that vampire is still sucking Tsukune's blood. She is getting awfully close to him. Soon."

Later that day

Tsukune was getting his books and putting them in his bag while Moka and Mizore, who hadn't spoken a word to him the whole day, went ahead to the newspaper club. Tsukune walked to the door but was blocked by Gin who had appeared out of nowhere.

"Tsukune-kun I want to talk to you before the club starts." Gin walked into the hallway and motioned to Tsukune to follow him.

"What do you want to know Gin-sempai? How to look up Moka and Mizore's skirts again?"

"Tsukune-kun are you still fussing over that. You should stop trying to blame others for what you did."

"But I didn't do-"

"Don't worry I don't look down on you because of what you are."

"I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING!" Tsukune screamed at the dark haired boy that was smiling.

"Okay Tsukune-kun I believe you." Gin had a wide grin on his face that showed he was enjoying their conversation. "Now I wanted to ask you if there was anything between you and Moka-chan."

"What do you mean?" He glared at the older boy.

"I mean just that. Are the two of you dating? There are some rumors that she has been kissing you on the neck."

Tsukune put a hand up to the spot on his neck where Moka would bite him, sucking out his blood. Gin raised his eyebrow at Tsukune's reaction.

"No we are not dating and the rumors are a misunderstanding."

"You can tell me Tsukune-kun I wont tell anyone, not a soul."

"I already told you that we are not together."

"He might just be telling the truth. But Moka still likes him." Gin decided that he would try a different approach.

"Well the two of you may not be together but do you want to be?"

Tsukune liked Moka but only as a friend. Kurumu was the one that he truly liked. But if Gin talked to Moka of their conversation she might become even more upset with him. He had to choose his words carefully.

"Of course I want to be with Moka." Gin face darkened but he smiled again before Tsukune could see. "She is my friend and I like her a lot, but that's all we are."

"Then is there a girl that you do like."

Tsukune blushed as Kurumu came into his mind.

"Well there is someone." Tsukune heard a twig snap and he looked in the direction of the sound. Gin had been so intent on listening to Tsukune he hadn't heard it. "Mizore-chan?"

"Mizore?"

Gin was surprised at the boy's words. He didn't think he would actually say whom it was that he liked but he knew what he had to do. Not seeing that Tsukune was walking toward a tree where someone was trying to hide behind Gin just disappeared as if he'd turned into the wind itself.

Tsukune walked around the tree and he found what he was looking for. It was a blushing Mizore sitting in the grass hugging her knees.

"Mizore-chan where you listening in on our conversation. You were following us too weren't you?" Tsukune questioned her looking into her pupil less eyes.

"Hi, Tsukune-kun. D-d-did you r-really mean wh-wh-what you said?"

"Yes I did. Moka and I are just friends." When Tsukune saw that she was confused he knew that that wasn't what she'd meant. "Do you mean about what I said last. That wasn't… I mean… I said your name because I noticed you behind the tree."

Mizore looked down embarrassed that she'd even thought that he liked her. She felt like an idiot. Tsukune felt bad about bringing her down with just one sentence.

"I still care about you though. You are a great friend and I'm glad you're finally talking to me because I've been lonely without you."

Mizore quickly perked up and felt much better. Tsukune could tell he said the right thing because Mizore's cheeks were turning a dark red. Mizore jumped up and hugged Tsukune surprising him and herself. She quickly let go and mumbled an apology to him.

"Its alright Mizore-chan. Come on lets go," A blushing Tsukune told her and grabbed her hand leading her toward the classroom that was where their club met.

Mizore gasped when Tsukune grabbed her hand. But then she felt great that she was getting so much attention from Tsukune.

At the newspaper club headquarters

"Gin-sempai is late I wonder when he's going get here."

Just as Tsukune finished thinking this the very same person in his thoughts walked through the door. And he was holding a metal tray that had a pitcher of lemonade and plastic cups on top of it. Gin looked to be in an excellent mood as he placed the tray down on a desk.

"I brought us all lemonade to drink while we work on the paper." Gin started pouring everyone a cup, adding something extra to Tsukune and Mizore's cup. "Drink up."

Mizore went to grab her cup but she accidentally knocked it over. Tsukune went to the teacher's desk and grabbed a napkin from a drawer.

"Let me clean that up Mizore-chan." After cleaning up the spill Tsukune took a sip of his lemonade.

"Even though she won't drink it Tsukune will still be under the love potion's control." Gin smirked evilly while drinking his lemonade.

Tsukune was looking down at his writing but he couldn't concentrate. An image of Mizore blushing when he'd found her behind the tree kept popping up in his head. Tsukune looked up and saw how beautiful Mizore looked when she was focused.

"Wow Mizore-chan is a lot more prettier than Kurumu-chan." Tsukune was surprised he'd thought this.

Mizore was writing an article on the pervert that had been seen around the school but she needed more information. She looked up from her work and noticed Tsukune looking at her. He had on a smile and he looked like he was going to say something to her.

"Hey Mizore-chan do you need any help with your article?"

"Actually Tsukune-kun I am trying to find the pervert that has been spotted looking into the girls changing room and other spots."

"Well maybe I could help you out." Tsukune grabbed a chair and pulled it up next to Mizore.

She blushed as she noticed how close they were. This made Tsukune get red in the face as well. The two locked eyes and before they knew it they were getting closer to each other."

All the while Gin looked on knowing that the love potion was working after all.

"I think we already found our pervert." Moka spoke not looking up from her article.

The two quickly separated and looked over at the rosette.

"I'm sure Tsukune didn't mean to look up our skirts Moka-san." Mizore defended the boy.

"Ok that's it for today. You can all go back to your rooms." Gin walked out of the room not waiting for the others. He had to get in place for his plan.

"Come on Mizore-chan we can leave the pervert." Moka was walking out with her books but Mizore stayed where she was.

"Actually I think I will help Tsukune pack his things." Moka looked at the purple haired girl with shock but nodded her head and quickly left.

"What's going on between her and Tsukune-kun?" Should I be worried?"

"Hey Moka-chan."

Inside Mizore was in fact helping Tsukune get his things in his bag. Then the two went out the door and headed toward the dorms.

"Mizore-chan do you want to go to the pond?" Tsukune nervously asked the girl hoping that she would say yes.

"What for Tsukune-kun?"

"It's a beautiful night out and I think we should enjoy it instead of being inside. It can be like a d-date"

"A date? Do you mean as friends?"

"Actually I, um, thought that we could, um, go as more than friends."

Mizore blushed but immediately thought that something wasn't right. Then again it was Tsukune the boy she was in love with not some other guy.

"Sure we can go."

The pair walked into the forest heading for the pond where they had fought Saizou.

On the roof of the school

"So that's how I know that Tsukune-kun likes Mizore. And not you." Gin finished relaying the conversation he'd had with Tsukune earlier.

Moka was in tears hearing that boy who had befriended her when she had no one was off with someone else. She felt like her heart was being ripped out. Gin, pleased with himself, put an arm around Moka.

"Its all right Moka-chan. I still like you."

Moka was very upset and she needed comfort so she hugged Gin even though she didn't know him very well. The vampire realized that hugging him was a mistake when the boy reached at her skirt. She tried to separate herself from him but he was stronger than her. Moka looked up at Gin and saw the way he was looking at her. It was like a wolf with its prey.

At the pond

Tsukune and Mizore were skipping rocks on the pond making it a contest to see who could get the most skips. Mizore was in the lead with twelve while Tsukune could only get as high as two. Even though Tsukune wasn't very good at skipping rocks Mizore was still enjoying herself. This was what she'd dreamt of.

"I'm not very good at this Mizore-chan. But you're great."

"Arigato, Tsukune-kun. If you want I can show you how to do it."

Tsukune nodded and Mizore came over to where he was standing. She had a flat rock in her hand. She put her hand out so he could take the rock.

"The first thing you need is a good flat rock."

As Tsukune put his hand on the rock, but his fingers instead wrapped around Mizore's hand. Her hand was cold but warmed up at his touch. Feeling the warmth that every snow girl wants Mizore smiled and looked at Tsukune. He was looking back at her. The two started to come together just as when they were at he newspaper club. Their faces were inches apart.

"Stop you can't do this." Tsukune reminded himself.

This made him pause but not for long because Tsukune and Mizore were locking lips. Tsukune felt her soft lips against his. Just like with her hand her lips warmed up at his touch. Mizore was enjoying every second. The kiss lasted forever to her but ended too soon when Tsukune pulled away.

"I'm sorry I cant do this Mizore-chan. I don't know what came over me. I couldn't control myself."

Mizore knew this had been too good to be true. But she still wanted more.

"Tsukune-kun I-"

"I have to go now Mizore-chan."

With this Tsukune turned and left her standing there alone.

"Why did I do that? I don't like Mizore-chan the way I like Kurumu-chan."

For some reason Tsukune felt like he'd betrayed Kurumu. Was it because of the kiss or was it because he thought he might actually love Mizore.

Back by the pond Mizore was sitting down her face buried in her hands. How could she have thought this was real? Tsukune was probably the pervert and he'd been playing a trick on her just so he could kiss her. The purple haired girl wasn't going to let this go by. She would show everyone who Tsukune really was.

I know I said that this was a TsukuneXKurumu and it is but I wanted to put this in because I'm also a TsukuneXMizore fan. So with the twist in place this is the end of chapter four see you next week and be sure to comment. Thanks for reading.