Ehh, it's scene 62 already… o.o

Amazing how fast I update, really, it's just that I update in little parts. Hehh.

And about Kaia? Right now she's a little like not wanting to believe that Gokudera has taken a liking to her. And yes, she did notice. Just doesn't want to believe it. And yes, there is a difference. Heh, and now, this is the part I told you guys about before, I think – the 59/OC with a little 18. :D

Oh yeah, sorry, I remember there was a vote from someone… ahh, Shoko-Chan~!! :D

Well, here are the updated votes~

Mukuro/Kaia: 8 [and 5 re-votes from Shin] [one of the votes are from Shoko-Chan, and she re-votes twice]

Mukuro/Kaia with a Hibari twist: 1 [and 3 re-votes from Shoko-Chan]

Gokudera/Kaia: 3 1/2 [and 1 1/2 re-votes from Shin] [another re-vote from Crazee4anime] [Tsunadesama89 also half-votes, but all final votes will be rounded down. Heheh.]

------------------ In a way, though, it's actually three votes…Shin, Crazee4amine, and Tsunadesama89 :]

Hibari/Haruka: 2 [and another re-vote from Shin]

Yamamoto/Chrome: 2 [and 2 re-votes from Shin] [and a re-vote from Banyou]

Hibari/Kaia: 2

Belphegor/Kaia: 2

Soto/Kaia: 1

Byakuran/Kaia: 1

Yeah, as you said, Shoko-Chan, Byakuran probably isn't going to be in the story for a while – if I keep on updating at the same pace. If I put everything up in one piece, it's probably not going to be that long, since you readers read really fast~ :D

Well, on to the story~! Happy Reading, everyone, and please review!! :D [and vote!!]

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Kaia sighed. Gokudera wasn't anywhere to be found anymore. Lambo looked up at Kaia.

"Ehh, Kaia, the ice cream is melting…" noted Lambo. Kaia nodded and smiled.

"Let's sit down and eat it then, hmm? It was from Gokudera-san~!" She looked around. They were at the park now. She found a nice bench under a tree and sat down, placing Lambo down beside her. She put the melting ice cream in her lap and began to eat.

"Lambo-kun, you want some?" beamed Kaia. She held out the bowl. Lambo shook his head.

"Lambo-san wants candy and octopus-balls…"

"Okay then, but I don't have any money with me," she told him. "Either it's ice cream or nothing." She huffed and began to gorge herself with ice cream, enjoying the pure bliss of cold, creamy, sweet dessert.

She was half-done when Lambo suddenly cried out, leaped off of the bench, and took off to God-knows-where. Kaia blinked and looked around.

"Lambo…?" She frowned.

That was weird…

Her expression softened again, and she sighed. But she could feel something approach her from behind. She wanted to turn around, but she didn't. She was greeted by a familiar person…

"What are you doing here?"

Kaia froze and said nothing. She calmly put the spoon back in the bowl of melting ice cream and tried to keep herself from cringing in surprise and shock.

"I said, what are you doing here?!" the menacing voice intensified. Kaia chose to speak.

"H-Hibari-sempai…" her throat was dry, and she was blushing as if she was painted red; Kaia dared not look back at Hibari. She recalled the other day too well – she might have offended him, and he's probably here to finish killing her. "W-What brings you here today?"

"You look lost," remarked the President of the Disciplinary Committee. "Aren't you just a lost little puppy? You probably need help getting home."

"H-Hai…" Kaia bowed her head shamefully.

"Come on, then," Hibari leaped over the bench and walked down the sidewalk. He stopped and looked back. "Aren't you coming, Kaia?"

The poor girl nodded, shakily stood up, and made her way to Hibari, all the while avoiding eye contact. Her legs were giving way. Hibari probably saw that, and he moved to support Kaia up. Kaia looked away, embarrassed to an unbearable point, but was thankful for his attention.

"Thanks," mumbled Kaia. She cautiously looked up. Hibari was focused on getting Kaia to her home – but Kaia had no idea how he knew where she lived. They both made their gradual way around the corner, and Kaia suddenly recognized the place. It was really close to her apartment complex…

Hibari just halted.

"Get on my back," he commanded. "Stairs are up ahead." Kaia blushed again – blushed a shade darker than crimson. But she nodded and obliged. Her legs were now really giving way, and soon it would be impossible for her to move like that at all. Hibari let go of her, and Kaia's arms stretched around Hibari's neck, locking in place. Kaia tried to push out the thought relating this to her encounter with the prince. Hibari stood back up, and commenced to get Kaia back home.

The President opened the gate and marched up the staircase, with Kaia still on his back. Up, floor by floor, he went, and he reached Kaia's apartment level. He approached the door and halted, realizing he didn't have the key to unlock the door. He nudged Kaia.

"Hmm?" Kaia lifted her head, which was previously resting on Hibari's shoulder.

"Key…?" Hibari raised an eyebrow at the girl, and he let her down, sitting on the ground. Kaia held out her bag and began to rummage in it.

"Here," she held out the metal object, and Hibari took it from her hand, jammed it into the lock, and opened the door. He pulled Kaia up again, and helped her inside. Hibari dragged her as far as the couch, lifted her onto it, and set her down on the couch.

Kaia sensed a faint similarity between Soto and Hibari for some strange reason, though there was virtually no likeness between the two.

"I'll be leaving – I have business to attend to," said Hibari as he warily glared at the vase of flowers, before briskly tossing Kaia's keys on the tabletop and leaving, shutting the door silently. Kaia just stared after him, and at the door he left through. And then she realized.

She went all the way to the shopping district and came all the way back, but without her ice cream.

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As you readers are probably wondering why Kaia blushed that heavily towards Hibari and not to Gokudera. Yeah, I bet you guys are wondering. So I'll tell you guys.

Hibari, in a way, had not only expressed that he was interested, he actually 'confessed' already. Poor Gokudera is somewhat behind by one step – no confession. So Kaia tries to deny the fact that Gokudera likes her, whereas denying the fact that Hibari likes Kaia is already something that cannot be done.

And sorry, Mukuro/Kai hasn't come yet. It will be coming, I guarantee it. Just be a little patient; the story rolls along quite nicely. It'll get there. It's nice I got one arc finished at least, heh. Well, everyone, please tune in next time, and review~! :D

BTW: the next scene will be entertaining~

Have an awesome break/summer!! [to meki as well, heh xD]