Here's chapter 3! Please review for faster updates! I'll try to update every few days, I just have a lot of school work now.

Ayumi's POV

School was closed the next day, so their small group of friends decided to spend the day in the park. They all met up at Satoshi's house at eleven o'clock. It was ten thirty and Ayumi was first to arrive. She walked up the brick pathway that led to his house, knocking lightly on the white door. Satoshi opened door and greeted her.

"Hi Shinozaki! You're early! Come in!" She walked into his house and sat on the big red couch. She stared at the coffee table, deep in thought. She couldn't stop thinking about the events that had unraveled the day before. Satoshi sat down across from her. "Would you like something to drink while we wait?" He asked. She looked up at him, coming back to reality.

"No thank you!" She replied. She notice there wasn't a warm spark in her stomach anymore.

I'm alone with Mochida! Shouldn't I be excited or something! Maybe I'm getting over my crush on him? Does that mean, I'm starting to fall for someone else!?

She started thinking about all the possibilities. Yesterday's incident flew into her thoughts, the fire, her savior. She didn't even notice the doorbell ringing until Satoshi opened the it and she got lost in the two mesmerizing gray eyes of her knight. Yoshiki strolled over to where she was sitting and plopped himself down beside her.

"How are you doing today Ayumi?" She felt a small firework go off in her stomach. Satoshi ran into the kitchen to finish preparing all the sandwiches.

No freaking way! I am not falling for Yoshiki!

She peered up at him, grinning happily.

"Much better, thanks to you! There's no way I can ever repay you!" She hugged him tightly. He smiled at her, his true heart shining through all the layers of ice. "You're always there for me! I'm sorry I never noticed!" She let go of him. He looked down at the petite girl before him and ruffled her blue hair.

"Don't worry Ayumi, you don't need to do anything for me! I'm just glad when you appreciate what I try and do for you! If anything, I should be thanking you" She stared at him, very confused.

What have I ever done for him? I'm always yelling and giving him the cold shoulder!

He lightly rested his hand on her shoulder and his piercing gray eyes stared softly down in her's.

"I know you probably didn't think much of it," he continued, "but, you saved me two years ago." He wrapped his other hand around one of her's. "I was going to beat up the PE teacher, and get myself expelled. But you came in and convinced me to try and graduate. You and your friends talked to me without prejudice, and I finally felt, wanted." Ayumi encouragingly squeezed his hand as he finished his speech. "I never actually thanked you for what you did that day, for crying on my behalf… And… I swore to myself, that I'd protect you, no matter what happens. Ayumi, I-I love you."

He looked down and scratched the back of his neck. She froze up, shocked at the sudden confession. Then a warm feeling started to fill her veins, it felt like she was drinking pure sunlight. It was only then that she realized Ms. Yui had been correct, Yoshiki Kishinuma really did have a side softer than she had ever imagined. She wrapped her arms around his neck, closed her eyes and tenderly pressed her lips to his. After getting over the surprise of the kiss, he closed his eyes and pulled her closer. Just then Satoshi walked in oblivious to their conversation.

"Do you guys want turkey or…" They quickly jumped away from each other, blushing. "Uh, did I interrupt something?" Satoshi asked, just as embarrassed as them.

"N-no, maybe. Yes." Yoshiki stuttered, his normally confident stature blown to dust. Ayumi sat up and slid closer to him. Satoshi tilted his head and gestured at the two.

"Are you guys dating now?" He questioned. Yoshiki and Ayumi faced each other. Ayumi spoke first.

"I think you can say that." Yoshiki grinned from ear to ear. He laced his fingers with hers and the doorbell rang once again. Satoshi scurried over to it and the rest of their group of friends came in. Mayu and Naomi saw them holding hands, and of course, Yoshiki's expression. They both squealed.

"Are you guys dating now!?" They both said at the same time.

"Yep!" Ayumi exclaimed cheerfully. Seiko jumped up onto Naomi's back

"Looks like Kishi's going to have some fun tonight!" Seiko hollered. Ayumi turned beet red but Yoshiki just crossed his arms and rolled his eyes at her.

"We just got together Shinohara. So your logic makes no sense, and for once, I think Sakutaro can back me up with that." Morishige just nodded and Seiko giggled.

"There's no logic in desire!" She sang out. Satoshi laughed and joined in the conversation.

"That's deep Shinohara." He said, trying to sound serious. Everyone else burst out laughing too. Ayumi stood up, still holding Yoshiki's hand.

"I'm hungry! Let's go have that picnic!" She exclaimed as her stomach gurgled loud enough for everyone to hear. They all agreed enthusiastically. Satoshi ran into the kitchen and came back with a basket full of picnic essentials, which includes a hammock. They were about to leave, when Ayumi asked.

"Yoshiki, can I please have a piggyback ride?" She peered up at him and made the cutest face she could. Yoshiki looked at Satoshi.

"How do I say no to that face!" Yoshiki jokingly frowned, Satoshi smirked.

"I'm not sure you can!" He chuckled and Yoshiki crouched down so she could jump onto him. She sprung up and held onto his shoulders as he stood back up.

"Let's go guys!" She cried. They all started walking to the park, with Yoshiki and Ayumi in the lead.

I'm probably going to put the halloween party in the last few chapters. But did you guys see that Corpse Party quote morphed in there? :)