"Are you ok?" Nekozawa asked.
Kirin nodded. They were cuddling on his bed, taking a break from their studies.
"You seem distracted."
'I'm worried for Megan," she signed.
"Why?"
'She said she's going to confess to Tamaki.'
"And you think he'll reject her?"
Kirin frowned thoughtfully.
'Tama loves her,' she signed, 'but I don't know if he knows that. He's dense.'
"I'm sure she'll be fine," he pulled her closer.
Kirin nodded into his chest. Her phone went off suddenly, and she hastily pulled it from her pocket. She let out a giggle.
"Good news?" he asked. She nodded happily.
'He said he loves her!' she grinned.
"I told you she'd be fine," he smiled, kissing her forehead.
She leaned up and pecked his lips, smiling gratefully at him.
"What do you want to do, Hikaru?" Kairi asked. They had met up at a park after going home to change; she was wearing a pale pink baby doll top and blue jean shorts, and he was wearing jeans and a sleeveless hoodie.
"I dunno," he sighed. "I'm lost without Kaoru."
She frowned, letting out an exasperated sigh.
"Let's walk in the park," she suggested.
"Ok…."
She sent a quick text to Kaelan.
Kairi: going to park
Kaelan: kk we'll steer clear :)
Kairi grabbed Hikaru's hand and set off down the sidewalk.
"Are you ok, Kaoru?" Kaelan asked, taking a lick from her ice cream cone, careful not to let it drip on her purple baby doll dress.
"Yeah, I'm ok. I'm just worried about Hikaru," he sighed.
"Don't worry," she smiled up at him. "Kairi will take care of him. We know what it's like to be attached at the hip from birth!"
"Yeah, that's true," he smiled. He was still worried, but knowing that Kairi understood how his brother felt eased him a bit.
Kaelan slipped her hand in Kaoru's, eating her ice cream cheerfully.
Kaoru couldn't deny that she was cute.
"C'mon, Hikaru!" Kairi laughed, running toward the swing set. She jumped on a swing, landing on it with one foot. It swung back and forth.
Suddenly, she fell backwards off the swing.
Hikaru padded her fall.
"Sorry, Hikaru," she giggled. She rolled over so she was on her stomach, still laying on top of him. Her grin widened as his face flushed.
She kissed his nose and hopped off—it was Kaelan and Kaoru all over again.
"I thought you were the mature one," he groaned, standing.
"I am," she grinned, "but that doesn't mean I'm boring!"
"I guess not."
"Don't you like me, Hikaru?" she pouted, wrapping her arms around his neck.
He froze, unsure of what to do, and she sighed. She pulled away.
"C'mon, let's get some food," she started walking away. She looked up in surprise when he took his hand in hers.
He was looking away, stiff and embarrassed, but he didn't let go of her hand. She smiled and laced her fingers with his.
"I had fun today," Kaelan said, smiling up at Kaoru.
"Me, too," he said. They were standing on his front porch, waiting for her limo.
She wrapped her arms around his neck, giggling.
"What's so funny?" he grinned.
"You're cute," she said, kissing his cheek.
"I know."
She laughed.
"Seriously, though," she said. "I really like hanging out with you. You're fun."
"Thanks," he said. "You're fun, too."
"Think Hikaru would be mad if I kissed you?" she asked.
"Depends on how his date went," Kaoru said.
"I'm sure it went well," she said.
"I hope so," he smiled.
She giggled and leaned up, kissing him softy. She held the kiss for a few seconds before pulling away, just as her limo pulled up behind her.
"Bye, Kaoru," she whispered.
"Bye."
"Thanks for going out with me," Kairi said. "It wasn't too bad, was it?"
"No," Hikaru admitted, "it wasn't bad."
"Good!" she smiled happily. "Maybe… maybe we could do it again sometime."
"Maybe," he said, smiling as she blushed.
"Your ride is here," she said softly as his limo pulled up. "I'll see you Monday, then."
"Yeah," he said. He seemed nervous. He didn't move.
"What—" she gasped as he leaned down and pressed his lips against hers.
He pulled away abruptly and ran to his limo. He looked back through the window to find her smiling, her cheeks bright pink. He could feel the heat coming from his own face as well.
"How was your date?" Kaoru asked as Hikaru walked in.
"It was fine," Hikaru mumbled, heading up the stairs.
"You're blushing—you kissed her, didn't you?"
Hikaru froze.
"I-I—" he stammered.
"That's good," Kaoru said softly.
"Huh?"
"That means you had a good time," Kaoru explained.
"Oh… yeah, I did…."
"You like her?" he asked, although it sounded more like a statement than a question.
"I… yeah, I guess I do," Hikaru admitted. "She's cute and she's sweet."
"They both are," Kaoru agreed.
"And they can tell us apart," Hikaru added.
Kaoru paused, then smiled.
"Who'd have guessed we'd get our first crushes at the same time, but on two different girls?"
"Two sisters," Hikaru agreed, sitting next to his brother. "So what's on T.V.?"
"He ran away?" Kaelan giggled.
"Yeah," Kairi nodded, grinning. "I think he was embarrassed."
"That's so cute! He must really like you."
"I hope so," Kairi whispered, blushing.
"He wouldn't have kissed you if he didn't," Kaelan insisted.
"No, I guess not…."
"So, how was it?" Kaelan asked.
"Short," Kairi grinned, "but nice. Soft. What about you? How was kissing Kaoru?"
"It was great!" she chirped. "Gentle but firm. His lips are soft."
The broke into a fit of giggles and spent the rest of the night gushing over their dates.
I feel like this chapter was a bit awkward... hopefully in a cute way? Ha, IDK. It was a bit difficult to write; I had no idea what they should do on their dates! D: So I leave the details to your imagination ^.^