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Chapter 2: Shall We?

Haru was eating in the dining room with her mother. Nothing much for dinner, just cream soup, sandwiches, and cheese cake for desert (The salad was ruined, remember?) and of course her special blend of tea (Her mother was getting fond of it).

"How was school today, Haru?" Asked her mother.

"Nothing much.. Just like usual... Oh! Hiromi is dating Tsuge now. It's too bad you weren't there when Tsuge confessed his love for her!" She smiled remembering that day..

It's maybe two or three days after Haru's adventure in Cat Kingdom. At last, Hiromi managed to talk to Tsuge. Even with a tomato like face. Tsuge wasn't much better. He was kind of nervous (He almost jumped when Hiromi greeted him, he can't see her in the eyes and he got jumpy around her). But, eventually they both became closer and closer. Of course, Hiromi was so happy back then. She always smiled in the class like a dumb.

After a week, Tsuge took her on a date and confessed to her (she followed them). He said...

"I-I know you've been watching me o-on the front guest's chair... Y-you know... In all my match... A-And you even cheered for me... W-Well.... I-I'm very glad... A-And... I've been watching you since the first time you came to my match..."

His face was turned red and he's like chocking on his own words, Hiromi was dumbstruck. She didn't know that the boy had actually noticed her presence in the past.

"You're a-a good person... and I want to learn more a-about you... so..."

He took a breath and...

"Iwantyoutobemygirlfriend."

He said in a lightning speed. I can barely hear it, but Hiromi understands it and hugs him tightly. Tsuge was completely caught off guard and stiffened immediately, but he wore a happy expression on his face.

It seemed that Tsuge also had a crush on Hiromi too. So it worked well.


"I'm glad for both of them." Haru's mom laughed and sipped her tea. "Well, what about you honey? How about you and Machida?" She continued after a few sips.

"Umm.. Actually, I'm not in love with him anymore, Mom." Her mother's eyes widened.

"Really? How come? I mean... You had a big crush on him since the day you met him. What made you loose your feelings towards him?"

"Well... I met this... gentleman..."

"And?" Her mother asked curiously. It's a rare occasion that Haru actually told her about her love life.

"And... I fell in love with him" Haru finished with a slight tinge of pink on her face.

"...What's his name?"

"It's kind of long... Just call him Baron"

"...And where is this Baron...?"

Haru was so embarrassed now. It was like she was interrogated by her own mother. She better do something to escape her... Then she looked at a wall clock. It was 9:00 PM.

"Oh, look at the time! I better go to sleep now!" She rushed to her room on the second floor before her mother could say anything.


Baron was on his way to Haru's house with Toto and Muta. Muta got carried by Toto with his claws and Baron was on his back. The night was quiet as usual. The wind rushed through his fur. His eyes scanned the houses below. Then they landed in front of a yellow house's window. They arrived at Haru's house.

Baron's eyes saw Haru sleeping on her bed. Her face was so innocent and beautiful... Baron shook the thought off. Reminding himself that they were here to tell her about the invitation. He knocked at the window and called Haru quietly.

"Haru... Haru..." But she didn't heard it at all. Instead she rolled over and her back was on the window. Muta's patience was wearing thin and wearing off quickly so... he started yelling at Haru.

"HARU! WAKE UP YOU SLEEPY HEAD! BARON IS HERE! AND WE GOT SOME NEWS TO TELL YOU!"

In other people's ears it's just a loud meowing.

"Quiet down, you furball! You could wake up the whole neighbourhood!"

Toto pecked at Muta and that quiet him down with a 'Don't-You-Dare-Do-It-Again-If-You-Value-Your-Life' face at Toto. But Haru heard that and opened the window. The action almost made Baron fell. But he managed somehow. As soon as Haru saw Baron and the others, she hugged them all with a teary eyes.

"Guys! I've missed you sooo muchhh!" Muta didn't like it at all. He felt like chocking and Toto's wing was in his face.

"L-Let me... Go... Can't.... Br-Breathe..."

"Oh! Sorry!" Her face blushed and she quickly released them all and welcomed them to her room. Baron coughed once and said.

"We're here to tell you some good news, Miss Haru."

"Really? What it is about?"

"It's about Prince Lune and Yuki"

"Yes?"

"They're getting married this week. And you're the guest of honour." Haru's eyes widened a few seconds passed before she jumped and hugged them once more.

"Oh my god!! That fast?? Really?? I will definitely go!! I will!!" She said in a quite loud voice. But then quieted down a bit. She was trying to control her voice so that her mother wouldn't be able to listen.

"Y-yes.. of course, Miss Haru... L-Let me go...?" Her face soon blushed again and realized that Baron's muzzle was touching her nose. She released them (More like threw them but not with a great force). They're silent for a couple of minutes. Haru's face was still red. It was Toto who broke the silence.

"Well, we'll see you at the end of this week then. Be well prepared by then."

"O-of course! I'll be seeing you then..." After Haru's reply, Baron bowed and got ready to leave, but.. "B-Baron!" Baron stopped and looked behind. "I-it was nice to see you again..." She smiled. A wide and honest smile. Baron replied it with one of his owns and tipped his hat. With that... They were gone...

That's It for today folks ^^ I've been in internet booth from morning to night and I'm tired. But don't worry, I'll try to update as soon as possible ^^
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Love, Lorie