Cuxie: Ha ha ha! I see you all have returned for more!;)

Kazune: You've been keeping ppl waiting purposely?!

Cuxie:..Kya! Soo cute!(glomps Kazune)

Kazune: O.o

Karin: Let go of Kazune-kun!.

Cuxie: Not a chance! He's MINE!!

Kazune: Haven't we been through this already? You two need to learn to share.

Cuxie&Karin:...Okies.

Cuxie: So it's my turn!

Karin: What?! Why?!

Cuxie: You've got your nerve! I gave you a whole romantic, fluffy one-shot just the other day!!

Kazune: She has a point.

Karin:(pouting) Oh fine!

Cuxie: Teehee! Yay! Kazune-kun!!^-^

Kazusa raced down the empty hallway towards the cafeteria. She had been coming from the class last, after speaking with the teacher about make-up work, when she overheard the Kazune-Z's plan to take out Karin during the dance.(and NO I don't mean kill her!)

Karin and Miyon had warned her about the Kazune-Z, but she had no idea they could be so evil! Kazusa sighed, thinking of her first day(yesterday) when Ine had been the first person to talk to her. She had seemed so nice! But the blonde knew she had only tried to be friends so she could get her hands on her brother.

It's too bad we couldn't be friends, Kazusa thought sadly. But she knew for Karin's sake she shouldn't get invovled with any of the girls in her brother's fan club.

"Auh!" With all these thoughts on her mind she'd been paying little attention to where she was going and bumped in something. Or rather...someone. "I'm sorry! I should've been watching where I was--Jin-kun!"

Jin's face lit up when he saw her. "Hey! I was just wondering how I was gonna find you," he said grinning. "Thst was easier than I thought."

She blushed when their eyes met and looked down. "Wh-What are you doing here?" she stepped back slightly to look at him, taking in his uniform and all.

He smirked, "I told you you'd see me before the dance."

She frowned, remembering where she'd been going before they bumped into each other. "The dance! Karin-chan!" she took off running full speed down the hall again.

"Kazusa?!" Jin called, chasing after her.

The blondie didn't stop running until she reached the cafeteria. Lunch was almost over and kids were leaving to go roam the halls until class started. She spotted Karin, Kazune, and Michiru at their usual table, but Miyon, Yuuki, and Himeka were nowhere to be found.

They must've left already. "Karin-chan!" she went over to them, not noticing that Jin had followed her inside.

"Kazusa-chan! You missed lunch," Karin said. "How'd things go with Sensei? I hope she didn't give you too much work."

"Oh, well...nevermind that! I was just--"

"What happened back there?" Jin asked, placing a hand on Kazusa's shoulder, making her blush.

"Oh sorry. I didn't mean to leave you back there."

He shook his head and looked up. "Goddess, Nishikiori," he said, acknowledging Karin and Micchi with a smile. He frowned and his eyes trailed to Kazune. "...Kujyou," he said reluctantly. Kazune glared in response.

Kazusa and Karin sweatdropped, feeling the tense shift in the atmosphere.

"Onii-chan..." Kazusa said pleadingly. Jin blinked and looked between her and Kazune. Shock crossed his face.

"ONII-CHAN?!!" He yelled. "You mean...Kujyou?!"

Kazusa cocked her head at him. "I thought you knew Onii-chan already?"

"I do! But I didn't know you two were...rela--NO! I don't believe it! A girl this beautiful can't be related to you!" he said pointing an accusatory finger at Kazune, which was all he needed as an excuse to start something.

"You ask her to the dance and you don't even know her full name?!" Kazune growled. "You stupid, brainless idol!"

"Why you--"

"STOP!! Stop it you two!" Karin yelled, shutting them both up. "Why can't you just get along for once? You're always--"

"Idol?" Kazusa asked. "Is that what you said Onii-chan?"

An awkward silence ensued. Karin looked at Kazune, who looked at Jin, who looked at the floor. Kazune glared and grabbed him by the arm. "You didn't tell her?!"

"I-I was going to! I was just waiting for the right time...."

"And when was that?!"

"What are you two talking about? I'm confused..." she said turning to Jin and awaiting an answer. Kazune folded his arms across his chest and waited impatiently as well. Karin glared at him and pulled him away.

"Come you! We need to ge to class," she huffed. She led him by the hand out the door.

Kazusa and Jin didn't move from where they were. She tried to look him in the eyes, but Jin refused to look at her. She frowned. "Jin-kun...? What are you not telling me?"

He sighed. "The truth is...I'm kind of an idol," he said laughing nervously.

"An...idol? You mean like on TV and everything?" she asked incredulously. He nodded and scratched his neck nervously. "Why didn't you tell me?!"

"I didn't want you to look at me differently because of that. I don't want it to matter to you that I'm an idol." He looked around and noticed that the place was empty. They were definitely late for class. "L-Let's just go. We already late." He turned and started for the door, still refusing to look at her face.

"I don't care."

"Huh?"

Kazusa looked down at her feet. "I-I mean, I don't mind...that you're an idol."

"Really?"

"Yeah. You wouldn't have to hide something like that from me." she said smiling.

"Heh. As long as your sure," he said turning back to her. Their eyes locked for a moment and Kazusa felt her face heat up.

"W-We're really late! I think we should get going!" she said suddenly.

He laughed at her shyness. "Ladies first," he gestured for her to pass, grabbing her books from her, and walking her to class.

After school:

"Oh! I can't wait! There's so much to do!" Karin cried, running around her room excitedly while trying to figure out how they were going to get ready. Of course it wasn't as simple as just putting a dress on... "Should I do my hair first? Oh I don't even know what I'm going to do with it!"

"Hee hee! This is so exciting!" Kazusa squealed. "My hearts racing." She sat on Karin's bed, admiring her dress which was laid out neatly with the headband beside it.

"It's so great you get to go with us, Kazusa-chan," Karin said. "I was really worried at first, but I'm so happy everything worked out! I know we're going to have so much fun!" A serene look passed her face and for a moment she was calm.

"Yeah..." Kazusa tried to smile. I really need to tell her. So she'll be prepared. She watched Karin gush over the dress and her hair and shoes. She was so frantic, yet carefree. Completely convinced that all the obstacles were behind them.

It's not fair to have to worry Karin-chan now, she thought. Maybe I shouldn't...

"Which do you think is better?" Karin asked, holding up two sets of earrings. "Are the dangling ones too dressy? Ah! I'm so lost!"

Kazusa giggled. "Relax, Karin-chan! It'll be fine...There's nothing to worry about." I guess I'll just have to keep an eye out for her.

"Yeah, you're right." Karin slumped against her pillow and sighed. "I can't believe I'm really going to the dance with Kazune-kun," she said aloud, blushing.

"You really like my brother, don't you?" Kazusa asked with a knowing smile.

"Wh-What?! I-I mean...it's not like I--!"

"He likes you too, you know. I've never seen him act so...possessive of anyone before."

"Possessive? What do you mean?"

Kazusa shook her head. "It's nothing. Onii-chan doesn't always express himself clearly, but he means what he says. Please remember that."

Karin blushed and nodded. "I-I'll go see if Himeka-chan's got all her stuff planned. Maybe she can help me." she said, leaving the room quickly. "You should start getting ready too, Kazusa-chan!" she called over her shoulder. "We've got a big night ahead of us!"

Kazusa sighed. "Yeah...that's for sure."

Cuxie: I'm a little disappointed in this chapter. I know it's as long. It's just a filler though. The long awaited dance comes next chappy!

Kazusa: How will I handle the Kazune-Z?

Kazune: What's their plan anyway?!

Karin: Which earrings did I choose?

Cuxie: All these questions and more answered next chappy! So R&R!!