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Naomi could barely pay attention during her remaining classes. She was excited, and couldn't wait to share the details of the scene she saw earlier to someone. It'd have to be Mayu first, because Seiko would easily use the information as a gag, and not to help.

Should I tell Satoshi? She probably should, he had the most influence on Yoshiki. That'd be inconsiderate though, so she'd have to bring the subject up to Ayumi first. When the bell rang, she ran out as fast as she could, before stopping in front of the school's front entrance, waiting for Mayu to come out.

Mayu had usually had drama, right after school, but on Mondays, they had none. It was their only day off, and it was definitely her least favorite day. She loved drama, it gave her a good excuse to hang out with Morshige and it was very fun!

"Suzomoto?" A voice called out to Mayu. She turned to see Naomi, and a big smile appeared on her face.

"Nakashima! How are you? Can I help my good friend out today?" She giggled, hugging Naomi tightly. She loved hugs, and girl talk. Maybe that's what this is about! She tried to gather why Naomi would need to talk to her so urgently. It'd have to be problems with Satoshi, it was only plausible. She let go of Naomi, but didn't back away. "Satoshi problems?" She said in a low whisper.

Naomi blushed when Mayu brought up the subject of her crush, Satoshi. "N-no!" she stuttered, blushing even redder. This earned a giggle from Mayu, making Naomi lighten up, with a small smile. "Actually, it's about Shinozaki," Naomi started, "It seems Seiko was right, Shinozaki is definitely crushing on Kishinuma.

Naomi's smile widened as she thought of the scene. It was very cute, and it was something she could only hope she would have with someone.

Mayu's eyes widened, and her usual smile turned into a surprised expression. Her hands covered her mouth as she giggled. "Ooh yay! Did she tell you? Or was she drawing him, or maybe even writing a little poem!" Mayu's eyes glowed with excitement for her friend.

Naomi shook her head, "No, she had a um, breakdown during lunch and he went to check on her, and she hugged him like a love struck child." Yes, Ayumi was definitely into him, but Naomi couldn't quite tell if he liked her. "So that's where I need your help, here's the plan…"

Ayumi's heart fluttered each time she thought of the incident at lunch time. His warm chest, his distinct smell and strong arms! She giggled at the thought, clapping her hands. This was the only thing on her mind as she walked out the front entrance. Then she heard her name, a distant voice saying it.

She turned around, looking for the source curiously. Hearing her name again, she spotted the culprit. Nakashima? She wondered why her name was coming up in a conversation, deciding to find out, she quickly walked over to her and Suzomoto.

"Why are you guys talking about me?" Ayumi demanded, her cheeks a little flustered. Were they making fun of her? Her eyes remained staring into Naomi's brown hues, searching for clues of why she was using her name. Naomi gave her a small smile, pulling her in closer.

"We have exciting news, Shinozaki!" Mayu squeaked, clapping her small hands together in excitement. "We're going to set you up with Kishinuma!" She giggled, as if what she just said wasn't a big deal. Ayumi's eyes widened at the mention of her crush's name, her cheeks burning.

"W-what are you talking about? Why would I like a delinquent like that?" She said, trying to remain a steady voice, but failing terribly. Her eyes moved from Mayu's to the ground, trying to hide any emotion.

Naomi suddenly grew nervous, hoping she wasn't embarrassing her friend too much. "Well, I saw you in the um… art room today," Naomi mumbled, also looking at the ground. She was feeling like this was kind of a bad idea. What are the chances Kishinuma liked her anyways?

Ayumi's head shot up, her dark blue eyes wider than ever. She felt like her blush was growing permanent. Nakashima saw that?! While it wasn't as mortifying having somebody talk about how you were stuffing your bra in front of your longtime crush, it was still pretty embarrassing.

"W-what|? H-how?" Her mouth was wide open as she questioned the girl. Did she see her crying and follow her? "D-did you follow me?" So much for calm composure. She moved her hand to the straps of her backpack, tightening her grip on them as she waited for an answer.

Naomi nodded, yes. "I saw you crying, and I was going to check on you, but it seemed Kishinuma beat me to it," She let out an airy laugh, smiling at Ayumi as she tried to lighten the mood. The tension was a bit much, but it was alright, she'd probably be a bit upset too.

"Thanks, I guess." Ayumi mumbled. She was about to ask another question, until she saw him. Kishinuma. His shoulders were slumped, and his hands were in his pockets. He seemed pretty deep in thought, but that didn't stop Ayumi from chasing after him, to thank him.

"Kishinuma?" She mumbled, tapping on his shoulder. He turned around, giving her a half smile. "Thanks for um… earlier," She said, returning the smile. Turning to walk away, she was suddenly pulled back.

"Hey Shinozaki, you wanna come over?" Yoshiki was still smiling, but really he was panicking inside. Why, Why, Why am I inviting her over? He thought to himself, as he stopped staring at her, and converted his gaze to behind her.

She nodded, but tried not to look urgent. Pulling her phone out, she sent out a quick text to her mother. "So, um, you lead the way?" The air around them was awkward, but it felt a bit more natural as they began walking. Every so often his hand would brush against hers, making her stomach flip in joy.

"So this is it," Yoshiki muttered, pointing to the old run down building. It was all he could afford, and it wasn't in the best part of town. The brick building was practically falling apart, thick ivy branches climbing up the walls.

Ayumi was too busy staring at him to notice he'd said anything. She blushed as she took notice of this, turning her head to face the building. It wasn't much, but the building had character. She already liked it. Yoshiki began walking toward the entrance, Ayumi following him silently. He gave a small wave to the owner, a small man with a balding head and kind brown eyes.

"Afternoon, Kishinuma!" The man said with a warm smile. He didn't believe the boy to be a delinquent, just a little lost. It wasn't his fault that his parents were idiots who gave up too easily.

They began walking up a flight of stairs. The apartment building was 3 floors, and Yoshiki was on the 2nd one. It was convenient, for when he needed to get to work quickly, but really it didn't matter much to him.

Yoshiki unlocked the door to his apartment. It wasn't messy, but it wasn't exactly clean. There were dirty dishes in the sink, and some clothes thrown around, but it was pretty clean. Ayumi gave him a small smile, entering in front of him. He closed the door behind him walking over to the fridge.

"Want anything to eat?" He asked out of courtesy. She shook her head, walking over to the worn down looking couch. Her hand dipped into her backpack, as she took out her homework assignments. He looked at her curiously. He probably should ask for help with his, while she was here. "Um, do you mind giving me a hand with tonight's homework?" He scratched the back of his neck nervously. Not that he was ever really a star student, he was falling behind in class, and fast.

Ayumi looked up from the sheet, a warm feeling in her stomach. "Of course," She replied, moving over on the couch, as an invitation to sit down. He did, also pulling out his homework. She looked over each problem carefully, explaining best she could.

Yoshiki listened, and she did make it easier to understand. They finished 3 hours later, and it was then 6:45. "Wanna watch a movie?" He asked, standing up from his seat on the couch as he approached his DVD set.

Ayumi yawned, but nodded her head signaling that she wanted too. She may be tired but she wasn't going to pass up a chance to hang out with him even longer. "Make it something scary," she giggled, laying her head back on the couch.

He chuckled, picking one of the many horror flicks he had. Inserting it in the DVD player, he turned the T.V on, watching as the movie started. Yoshiki barely noticed as Ayumi scooted over closer to him, leaning her head against his shoulder.

By the time the movie ended, they were both fast asleep. Ayumi's head leaning against his chest, and his arms wrapped around her. Neither of them even stirred at the beeping of Ayumi's phone.