A/N: Alright, this took a while as well. Sorry about it. As you guys probably know, recently I started a new fic called "Random Fics about Kai and Misaki" and I have been focusing more on it. It's a fic which you guys (the readers) have the say in the main topic but I come up with the fanfic. So I am accepting requests for this. Any kind of request, it won't go unanswered. I have already done 4 requests so far and it's still counting. The thing about it is that you have to go to the fic and review your requests or even PM me if you have an account. The instructions are in the fic so go on and read it and tell me what you think ok? I know, I'm shamelessly promoting my own fic in another fic. It's just that it seems like more people read and like this fic so I thought it would be easier to get more requests that way. ^^ So without further ado, here is chapter 5 of "Formidable Duo". Expect fluff!

Chapter 5

"It looks like the time is up! But bad news for the Kai and Tokura pair as it seems that their brownies have made friends with the ground." The emcee had started.

"It's a real shame since the brownies really looked good. I was hoping to get a taste of all of the couples' hard work…" Doctor O commented with a disappointed tone.

Misaki was kneeling and picking up the pieces of brownies off the ground for it to be thrown away later, as if they were pieces of her heart. All the hard work and effort she had put in to make the dessert has been wasted all because of her own slip up. Kai picked up the pieces alongside her but remain quiet and as expressionless as ever as he threw the pieces into a plastic bag for disposal. She couldn't tell if he was angry or disappointed and the guilt made her feel worse.

"Since the Kai and Tokura pair isn't able to present a dish, they are automatically getting no points for this round." The emcee remarked.

The whole stadium however, stood up and gave them a huge round of applause, surprising Misaki. She stood up and saw that even Ren and Asaka as well as Koutei and Yuri were clapping with huge smiles on their faces. She forced a smile on herself as Kai joined her, standing by her side. Once the crowd has stopped their clapping, the emcee spoke again.

"So, let's get on with the judging then. First off is the Koutei and Usui pair!"

Koutei and Yuri brought their cookies up to the judging table. They had apparently baked Chocolate Chip Cookies and it looked simple. After presenting their dishes, it was Ren and Asaka's turn. They had baked Chocolate Cupcakes with Lemon cream frosting. It looked divine and the judges were impressed.

"The winner of the Bake-Off is the Suzugamori and Narumi pair! Their cupcakes were delicious!" The emcee announced.

"And thus, they get the one point making them tied with the Kai and Tokura pair at 2 points each! To the Koutei and Usui pair, there are still chances to catch up! So do not be disappointed!" Doctor O continued.

"Ah, yes! But all those will have to wait until after our 2 hour lunch intermission. Spectators may head off to the canteen for food. To the participants, your lunches are prepared for you at level 3. We'll see you later!" The emcee said.

The crowd dispersed, muttering excitedly amongst themselves. Once it thin out, Misaki found herself walking out towards the park located near the stadium. It was empty, exactly as she had hoped for. She still felt guilty and had no appetite for lunch right about now. She wished that she could just crawl in a hole and pretended all of this was a dream. She sat under a tree to calm herself down.

She knows she has to stop feeling sorry for herself. This was in fact really pathetic of her. She kept thinking that maybe the reason she felt this way was due to the fact that Kai did not show any kind of emotion towards this. If he was mad, she would want him to say something which expresses his anger. She wouldn't mind him blaming her. But his indifference made her stomach sink. What exactly is he thinking?

"I was looking for you." She heard and immediately felt that maybe her thoughts of trying to figure him out have summoned him somehow.

"So you found me." She replied. He took a seat next to her though he remained silent.

This was perfect actually. She didn't really want to be alone at that moment but she didn't want to speak either. The silence between them was comforting. It was the most comfortable she has been with him ever since this even first started. So why does she want him to say something so badly? She felt so confused about everything.

"Are you angry at me?" He asked, finally breaking the silence.

"What makes you say that?" She was surprised. She looked towards him and he was staring at her.

"So are you blaming me for what happened?" He continued.

"I never said that."

"Is it because you hate me?"

"I don't hate you! How do you come up with assumptions like that?" She was appalled by what he said.

"They are not my assumptions. These are all what you were thinking in your head about me." He replied. She stared in surprise. All those were the questions that were playing in her mind. She didn't even ask herself if he hated her because she felt that it was quite apparent that he does.

"How did you…"

"It doesn't take too much to figure you out. Look, I'm not mad at you; I don't blame you for what happened as it was an accident; and finally, trust me when I say I do not hate you. You have to stop letting the guilt get to you. If you want to blame someone, blame me." He said.

"It wasn't as if you wanted it to happen either. So how could I blame you?" She responded.

"It was my fault for not leaning down. If I did, none of this would have happened." He explained.

"I was wondering about that. Why did you not lean down when I tried to…" She couldn't bring herself to finish the sentence as the usual blush crept to her cheeks again.

"I didn't want you to be forced to do something which you don't want to. The crowd was already egging you to do something you weren't exactly comfortable with. If I leaned down, it would be as if I support them. I just want you to do things on your own pace." He clarified.

"Was he ever this talkative? I can't remember a time when he spoke to someone so freely and full of concern like this." She thought.

Ever since she had the brilliant idea of joining this event, all Kai did was surprise her. He did the total opposite of everything she actually thought he would. He has been caring and supporting as well. Her heart couldn't help but race as she stared right into his eyes. She found it hard to breathe. She was cursing in her head that she actually felt all the cliché things which are found in romance novels.

"There's something in your hair." He commented.

"Where?"

"I'll get it for you, so don't move."

He leaned in slowly and her first instincts were to close her eyes. She didn't even know why her instincts told her to do so. She could feel his fingers on the top of her head and it slid down her long hair after that. She started to breathe again. She didn't even know she had held her breath. Her eyes fluttered open but all of a sudden all she could see and feel was his lips on hers. After a quick peck on her lips, he pulled away and looked at the blushing girl right next to him.

"W-what happened?" She stammered.

"I just thought you deserved a kiss."

"What for?"

"For not freaking out about the huge bug I pulled out from your hair moments ago."

Misaki leaped off her butt and shrieked as she started to dust off invisible bugs off her body even though they were none. After a few more seconds of her embarrassing outburst, she glared at the person responsible for her panic attack. He was smiling to himself in satisfaction and that made her really mad.

"You did that on purpose!"

"Actually, you were the one who freaked out on your own. I told you I took care of it."

"Ok, fine! But don't think I'll be ok with that sudden kiss!" She looked away.

"That was payback for what happened at the stadium. You stole my kiss, I get to steal yours." He replied nonchalantly before standing up and walking away.

"I didn't do that on purpose!" She said as she tailed him towards the building behind the stadium. She felt hungry now that she was relaxed.

End of Chapter 5

A/N: So what do you guys think? Keep the reviews coming so I know what you think about the fics. And don't forget to check out the other fic called "Random fics of Kai and Misaki" and please make requests if you want to. I welcome them.