Disclaimer: read the other chapters
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I'm sorry to disappoint loyal Fuji's fans! But Choutarou's idea suddenly came up into my head and I've watched a lot of Japanese and Korean drama where the main girl falls in love with younger boy. They inspired me to write this first!
I'm HOPING to do Fuji's after this!
Right, now for a change of mood! Let's don't make our cute Choutarou wait! XD
This is during High School! Watch out for another OC! XD
…That violin sound was the first thing that captured my attention. When I looked, the violinist himself has captured me…
…Silver-gray strands slightly ruffled, but those strands complimented his boyish looks. Wide, gorgeous and rich dark chocolate orbs were sparkling with joy as his hands moved along those strings… He was playing as if he was one with music himself.
…What I wouldn't give to be in the violin's position right now… To have those long, strong fingers as mine…
The way he smiled could light up anyone's world… Do I need to tell you about how his laugh could always brighten my days? Do I need to say how his voice could sooth me when I was a nervous wreck?
"You're smitten with him," of course, this would never escape Masaharu's sharp eyes. "It's going to be hard, but if you're willing to pursue this relationship, then I don't see what is holding you back. Just give it your all and cherish your relationship with him." My friend told me with a chuckle at my confused look.
This didn't escape his genius' teammate's eyes, too. "I think you'll be perfect together." The Kansai genius of Hyoutei told me with a smirk. "He's shy, but he's going to cherish you. You are strong, but deep inside you're looking for someone to understand you. Someone who is willing to protect you and let you protect him at the same time."
I was always there during his tennis' match. Even though our schools were rivals, it didn't matter. I was there to offer him my silent support as he played his games. I stood the opposite side of Hyoutei's team and cheered him on silently as his school's thunderous roar cheered him on.
And then I would smile when he won his game and laughed along with his teammates and double's partner. You did well, I silently said that as I gazed at him.
…Bloody hell, I really am smitten by him…
Rikkai Dai High School section…4PM
…I want to scratch Seiichi's pretty face out, but his smile is telling me that if I dare even to move my hand, he's going to give me hell later…
ARGH! Why am I stuck in the middle of the meetings' of Seigaku, Hyoutei and Rikkai High Schools' student council!? I'm NOT a member of the stupid student council of Rikkai! Seiichi is! And he's making me his secretary!
…WHY AM I IN THE MIDDLE OF ATOBE AND SEIICHI!? THAT'S ALL I'M ASKING!!
"On to the topic of sponsors…" Tezuka says with his deep voice, and I sigh. Hey, at least his image and personality of a cardboard I can take in comparison to Seiichi. "Are they willing to fund this inter-school's festival and the changes along the way?"
…I'm afraid of whatever creature stumbles on his path when he smile that 'turtle' smile of his…
"Hyoutei has Atobe, so I don't think it's a problem." Seiichi starts with a smile, and I can feel Atobe shudders discreetly besides me. "And Rikkai has the Kisaki to back up the funding." I gulp and fight down a shiver as Seiichi turns to smile at me. "So that leaves Seigaku's sponsor…"
Tezuka looks at Seiichi blankly. "Seigaku's sponsor goes by the name Usr Ramses, he's the one who signed the form saying his company is willing to back Seigaku in our school's festival." The Seigaku captain then looks at me. "Kenta-sama told him of the idea, I remember him mentioning about he knew your family to some point." He continues stiffly.
…Oh. Bloody. Freaking. Hell. Why is this happening to me now!?
As soon as I hear the meeting is dismissed, I practically fly out of the room and zoom down the corridors. ARGH! I need to get out of here before he comes here! I'm so going to shoot Nii-san for another attempt at matchmaking me with one of his 'trusted' friends! DAMMIT!
I zoom pass bewildered Akaya and amused Masaharu into the tennis court. Reaching for my bag, I sputter to the trickster nearby. "If any one comes looking for me other than him, say I'm not around, ok?" I say hastily and swing my bag over my shoulder. "I've gotta run now, family business, you see. If he comes around today tell him I'll meet him at the usual place, ok? Bye!"
…Any thing that will make me not able to meet that guy is more than enough! Why the hell Tezuka said that now!? He should've said so earlier!!
Silver-blue eyes spark in amusement, "Slow down, love, you need to breath." He chuckles as I glare at him. He's so dead! "Right, I'll pass the message to your sweetheart. However," Masaharu gestures towards behind me. "The 'anyone' that you said, do you mean him?"
…Oh shite, a little too late, I guess… BYE!
…Damn that mini Kasumi! She's betraying me again! NO, GET BACK HERE DAMMIT! YOU CAN'T DITCH ME LIKE THAT WHEN I NEED YOUR HELP!
I slowly turn around and would love nothing more than being able to teleport to somewhere else right then. There, in all his glory, stands Usr Ramses, Kenta Nii-san's friend… And my ex-boyfriend.
Hey, don't look at me like that! I only dated him because Nii-san asked me to go out with him for a while! And I wasn't interested in anybody that time so I said yes!
…But now I'd give anything to get the hell away from him! Ramses is not 'him', even though he's more mature and older than me.
"You seem to be in a hurry, Kasumi." Ramses seems to surprise everybody in the court by speaking perfect Japanese, plus that Kansai accent Nii-san taught him. "It's been a long time, isn't it? Aren't you happy to see me again?" He grins, and I can see the Rikkai Dai boys' team's fan girls fainting from the corner of my eyes.
…The reason Ramses has a lot of effect on those girls is because he's definitely a very good-looking guy. Actually, scratch that, Usr Ramses is a walking pile of fire himself… Put it simply, you've to be blind not to admit that he's HOT!
Tall, tanned skin, ruffled dark blond hair, broad shoulders and athlete's built; Ramses stands tall at 187cm height. Due to the fact that he's half Spanish (that's why I know him, Nikolai's family's his family's friend), he has the mismatch pair of eyes many females would call 'mysterious' since it is onyx on one and molten gold on the other.
…I'm so sorry, but his hotness doesn't work on me. I still prefer cute over hot any day now!
I grin back a little forcefully. "It's good to see you around, Ramses, but I'm kind of busy today. I'll see you around, ne?" I nod slightly and walk off before anyone can say anything.
That is a close call, really… I'm too lazy to confront with Ramses at the moment… True, he can tell Nii-san and Nii-san will go on a full-rant mode on me. I don't even know why I bother saying 'yes' to Kenta Nii-san's request when he asked me to go out with Ramses in the first place!
ARGH! Why did Kenta Nii-san so bent on getting me to date Ramses, anyway!? Yes, Ramses is a nice guy and good looking to the boot, but some times it just doesn't work that way!
I enter a small café near the metro station and sit down at the usual spot. Drumming my fingers lightly against the table, I look outside the café's mirror to the street's patrons. Huh, couples holding hands… How sweet…
…I wonder how everybody is going to react if we come out in the open… The Rikkai boys are fine with us together because he'll take care of me well, and I'm happy with him… I don't know about Hyoutei, though… Only Yuushi knows about us.
Even though I'm happy to be with my boyfriend, the only problem is our friends. I'm about half a year older than him, but I know many people make a big fuss of getting a girlfriend older than them.
…The only two people that I know who don't mind older girlfriends are Masaharu and Yuushi. Why? Masaharu flirts with any one just to get what he wants, and Yuushi just wants girlfriends with nice legs!
But anyway, I haven't told Kenta Nii-san about my boyfriend yet. I know he'll throw a huge tantrum if I tell him about it… I've told Father, and Father doesn't mind as long as I'm happy with him.
…I just hope things will turn out well for us, that's all…
A familiar tall figure sits down into the chair in front of me. The warm chocolate orbs I've came to love along the way stare at me with usual tenderness. "I'm sorry I'm a little late, did you wait long?" Choutarou asks me with a gentle smile.
Now, do I need to tell you why I choose to date him out of all others I can choose? Hell, it's obvious! He cares about me and he's not holding back to show that he cares!
I give him a soft smile. "It's ok, Choutarou, I guess I kinda lost track of time." I smile brighter as he takes my hand into his. "Are you hungry? Do you want to order something to eat? I'm sure Atobe worked all of you like mad." I frown at the mention of the Atobe's heir. "It's almost the tournament season anyway, right?"
…If he works my Choutarou to collapsing, I will murder him. And it doesn't matter if he is an Atobe's heir or not!
He looks at me with a warm gaze. "I won't make you worry, I promise." He gives my hand a soft squeeze. "Niou-san told me what happened at Rikkai today, are you all right?"
Kami, he is sweet and so nice. Usually, if it's other guy, he would demand for an explanation instead of asking his girlfriend if she's all right from meeting her ex-boyfriend when he's not around…
Aren't I lucky? BWAHAHA!
I nod and grin. "I'm fine, Chou. I've you, aren't I?" I reach out and poke his nose slightly. Looking him in the eyes, I say with a sincere smile. "I don't need a guy who's perfect in every way, Choutarou. Ramses has a damn company to himself, but so what? I want somebody who isn't afraid to show me that he cares, and you are that somebody." I chuckle slightly at his blush. "Aw, you're so cute when you blush like that." I tease him and lean back in my seat to observe him properly.
…I just love spending times with him like this… Just the two of us and no one else…
He laughs softly. "I'm glad you prefer 'cute' over 'perfect' like Usr-san." He turns and murmurs 'thank-you' to the waiter who brings us our orders. "What is your class' plan for the Schools' Festival?" He asks with his head slightly tilt to the side. I can already feel mini-Kasumi swooning inside my head as he does that…
I sigh and rub my temple as I'm reminded of what Seiichi has planned for the tennis' club. "I'm pretty much exempted from the class' activities… But Seiichi thinks it would be fun to get the Regulars into doing a Japanese-style tea shop." I groan at my boyfriend's amused look. "He orders me to wear a yukata!" I exclaim in disbelief.
I can't believe Seiichi told my Father and Kenta Nii-san! Now I can't even wiggle my way out of this mess! I hate wearing yukata in front of people!
Choutarou laughs. "Well, Atobe-buchou has almost the same idea as Yukimura-san, then. He said we'll be doing a café for our club. I've to wear a waiter's tuxedo."
…Ooh, now that just got me interested! All hail Atobe's generosity! I've got to see my boyfriend in a tux!
I almost smirk. "You look great in a tux, Choutarou, don't worry, ne?" I give him a sweet smile.
He smiles right back. "You'd look great in a yukata, too, Kasumi." He smiles wider as I scowl. "Now, don't scowl like that. I promise I'll go over to your shop during the festival when I'm free, ok?" He lifts my hand up and kisses it.
I give him a soft smile. "I'll be waiting for you to come by, then."
…I wish the happiness would last… Maybe it's time for us to come out in open… And I don't know what will happen, but I'll try my best!
YOSH! I must fight for the youthful love! Fight-o! CHA!
The Day of the Festival, 1PM, Festival's ground, Rikkai Dai's tennis club's stall…
I'm bloody annoyed at the moment.
…Actually, let me correct that, I'm bloody freaking damn pissed and mad as hell!
"Come now, babe, you look beautiful in yukata, but you'd be ten times more beautiful if you wipe that scowl away from your face." Masaharu drawls from beside me.
I flick my glare at him. "Zip it, Haru. I hate wearing yukata. I hate Seiichi for making me wear this!" I hiss and gesture at the black, pink-flowers printed yukata that comes together with a gold obi. "I'm so going to shoot whichever guy that's giving me that suggestive look next!" I ground out through my teeth.
Damn right! Even though the majority of the customers have been females, some of them come in with male friends and those males make my killer intent sky-rockets due to the fact that they aren't that subtle trying to hit on me!
…My boyfriend is way better than you losers!
Silver-blue eyes give me an amused look. "Well, love, then you might as well kill that ex of yours now. He's looking this way." Masaharu yelps as I nudge him none-too-lightly with my elbow. "Ouch! That hurts, babe!" He whines, and I ignore him.
I scowl deeper as I see that Ramses is sitting at one of our tables, indeed. And to top that irony off, it's in my zone! That means I've to go and take his order!
"What are you two doing here?" Masaharu and I shudder at the EBIL voice of the certain angelic-demon captain from behind us. "Kasumi, that guy is in your zone. Aren't you supposed to be taking his order by now?"
WAHH!! Why me!? I don't want to do it!
I drag my feet to the smiling Ramses. "Can I take your order?" I force a smile onto my face and whip out my notepad and pen.
...Why do I feel like I rather have a knife instead of a notepad!?
The mismatched eyes give me a tender look that has no effect on me. "Can we talk?" Ramses' deep voice makes a few girls at the surrounding tables blush, but it doesn't for me. "I just want to talk to you, Kasumi."
I sigh and rub the bridge of my nose. "I've told you before, Ramses, I don't feel the same way as you do." I look at him pleadingly. "I'm in a relationship with someone right now, and I'm happy, so please let me be."
…I'm too tired to deal with this, really…
Ramses' eyes darken at the mention of relationship. "If you mean that gray-hair crybaby that came looking for you the other day, I don't see why you would be happy with him." He looks at me seriously. "Kasumi, you are older than him, aren't you? Does Kenta even know about this?" I stiffen at the mention of my older brother, and the Spanish-Egyptian male frowns. "I thought so."
He so does NOT has the right to tell us that! It's our lives, not his! KICK HIS ASS! CHA!
I give him a Kisaki TM glare. "Usr Ramses, you are not my father, and you don't own my life. I'm going to do whatever I'm pleased, and I'm trying so hard not to smack you senseless right now even if it would please me to do so." I lift my chin up high in the air and glare down at him. "I'm bloody annoyed enough with you as it is already, don't mess with me." I turn on my heels and stalk away.
HOW DARE HE SAY THAT CHOUTAROU IS NOT RIGHT FOR ME!?
After blackmailing Renji into switching zone with me, my mood has lightened up a little. Renji's customers are pretty nice compare to those in Seiichi or Masaharu's zone. Yep, majority of the customers in the Regulars' zones are indeed the fan girls!
…Well, most of the fan girls usually will take one of their idol's personalities. In Renji's case, his fan girls are very reasonable and logical. Just like him, no?
"Ooh, someone's here for you, love, look up." Masaharu's teasing voice from behind me makes me look up. I smile brightly upon seeing the familiar figure in a waiter's tux entering our stall.
Damn, I've to give it to Atobe. Choutarou looks great in that tuxedo!
"Hey," I approach him and smile happily. "A table for one?" I look into his warm chocolate orbs and smile as I notice the slight blush on his face. SO CUTE! "Let me seat you, then."
A warm hand grasps my wrist gently. "Actually, make that a table for two." He smiles warmly, and I have to fight down the blush threatening to appear on my cheeks. "You haven't had lunch, neither did I. So let's eat together, ne? I brought some cakes from the café." Choutarou turns towards the observing Masaharu and Hiroshi. "Please seat us, Niou-san, Yagyuu-san." He grins at Rikkai's Platinum pair politely.
That's five down, three more to go! CHA! Choutarou fight-o!
Why five down, you ask? Well, Masaharu doesn't care who I'm with as long as I'm happy, and so does Hiroshi. Seiichi knows about Choutarou and I, and Genichirou doesn't care as long as I don't skip my tennis club's duty. Jackal is always the most understanding so I'm not worry about him knowing our relationship. That leaves Akaya, Bunta and Renji.
...I've a gist that Renji knows from stalking us somehow… I don't know why. I don't really want to confirm my thought!
"You look tired." Choutarou says after watching me eat in silent for a bit. I look at him in surprise and he smiles gently. "I don't know; I just have this feeling that you're tired, and I think I'm right." He chuckles slightly and taps the side of his cheek. "You've got some cream on here."
I blush and wipe my right cheek. "Is it gone?"
…You should get him to lick it clean! Why not?! He's your boyfriend, no?
…Shut your trap, you pervert conscience. It's my date, not yours!
I chuck mini Kasumi away just in time that the sweetest guy I've ever known reaches over the table and gently wipe the cream on my cheek away with his fingers. "There, it's gone now."
Oh. My. Kami… I CAN DIE THE HAPPIEST WOMAN ON EARTH RIGHT NOW!
"You two are making the people without boyfriends and girlfriends jealous!" I turn to scowl at Masaharu as he sings out in the teasing tone from behind me. "Why, my friends, I hate to be a bearer of bad news but that scary ex of yours is glaring at you two, lovebirds; and he looks like he could kill." Before I could get my hands around his neck, Masaharu sashays away in the most provoking fashion.
ARGH! I'll murder him later! Now I've to go shoot some insane ex of mine first!
I take an angry bite out of the cake in front of me and blink. Hey, this one is good! "Did you try all the cakes from your café? This one is pretty good." I say happily and take another bite out of it. "Hmm… Chocolate strawberries… I need to ask Atobe where to get this later…" I sigh in bliss.
Choutarou chuckles again. "No, I only tried a bit. I've tried the chocolate cherries and the blueberry cheesecake, those are good." He smiles tenderly, and I almost melt. "You look so cute when you're enjoying the cake."
I smile coyly and offer a small piece of cake I'm eating to him. "Try some, it's really good." I wiggle an eyebrow and move the fork away from him as he leans forward. "You have to be faster than that, Chou-kun." I give him a mischievous smile as I feel the mismatch eyes of Ramses watching from his table.
Bwahaha, take that, Usr Ramses! That's a hook, line and sinker, CHA!
Chocolate eyes sparkle slightly, "Well, how about this, then?" Big, strong hand grasps around my wrist and jerks it forward gently. The way his lips close around that piece of cake makes me blush heavily. "You're right. It's really good." He is grinning that boyish grin of his again!
And that is a perfect K.O. for Kasumi, ladies and gentlemen! Ootori Choutarou won fair and square!
…Not that it matters, though. As long as it makes me feel these butterflies and gives me the pleasure of seeing Ramses and other females going green with envy!
"I take it that the café is really busy, too?" I continue to attack the cakes Choutarou brings with him from the Hyoutei's café as I ask him. Hey, it goes pretty well with the tea from Gen-chan's house, you know? "But I like this festival, it's really great." I pause and give my boyfriend a worried look. He's fidgeting… "Chou-chan, what's wrong?"
He grins sheepishly. "Atobe-buchou confronted me before I came here… He knows…" He stares at me carefully as my left eye twitch. "Are you mad at me, Kasumi?"
…How can I possibly be mad at him when he's giving me that puppy-dog look!? He's having an upper hand, dammit!
I sigh and give him a reassuring smile. "You know I can never be mad at you." I put the fork down as the wheels in my brain start to turn rapidly.
I don't know if Choutarou's tired about hiding our relationship in secrets like me or not. But I am tired of hiding, and hell, everybody is bound to know some day, right?
…A thousand yen saying that Ramses is definitely going to tell Kenta Nii-san. He wants it his way, so he'll tell.
If he tells Nii-san, I'll rearrange his face for him. Michael Jackson is going to have his very own twins when I'm through with that Ramses!
After lunch together, Choutarou has to go back to the Hyoutei's stall. However, he promises to come and pick me up later so we can walk around the festival later! Isn't he such a sweetheart?
I feel the mismatched eyes of my ex staring at me again so I turn around to look at him. I frown at the gleams in his eyes.
…I don't know what he's planning… But he has to get over my dead body to break me apart from Choutarou!
Girl's power! Kasumi Fight-o! CHA!
Later that afternoon…
Wow, there is quite a number of interesting stalls around here! Those jewelry stalls and handicrafts look great, considering that all of those are made by the students!
Choutarou gives me an amused look. "Let's go see that one," he tugs my hand slightly and leads me to one of the stall. "You told me the other day you like silver, right?" He grins.
My chest swells with warmth. He remembers! "Yeah…" I give him a bright smile and reach out to ruffle his hair. "It reminds me of your hair." I chuckle slightly as he blushes cutely.
…Warm, sparkling silver… Like the stars in the dark night sky!
"Kasumi-san!" Ah, crap… It's Momo! "It's a surprise to see you here! What are-." Momo's eyes widen comically. "Ootori!?" He squeaks and sputters incoherently as he notices our holding hands.
…It's just a bad day for secrets; I've to keep telling myself that!
I open my mouth to speak but Choutarou beats me to it. "Momoshiro-san, we're going out." He smiles politely and gently squeezes my hand. "Do you have a couple's ring?" He asks casually.
WAH! My hero! Choutarou, you are so cool like that!
The powerhouse of Seigaku scratches his neck and looks at us nervously. "Eh… Congratulations?" He grins awkwardly. "But you two look good together, really! Oh yeah, you want to see the couple's ring, right?"
I give Momo a grateful smile. "Thank you, Momo." I grin wider when the black haired sophomore blushes. "Yeah, do you have the ones made out of silver or anything?"
"These ones look great." Choutarou tugs my hand and points at a pair.
I stare at the ones he points at. Perfect. It's plain and simple with a small engraving on each, and it's my style too! I can wear it with anything and anytime! "They're cool." I grin happily. "We can also wear this anytime, even with the school's uniform." I pick up the smaller ring and look at the engraving.
A puppy! How cute, it suits Choutarou's image perfectly, don't you agree, boss?
…Stop giving me weird thoughts already!
"We'll take this one, then." I snap out of my argument with mini Kasumi when I see Choutarou pulling out his wallet. I open my mouth to protest but a firm glance from him makes me frown instead. "Thanks, Momoshiro-san. Come on," ARGH! I hate it when he gives me that gentle smile of his plus the gentle hold on my hand!
Why? Because it means I would instantly forget that I'm mad at him!
"Chou-chan, at least let me pay you a half of it." I pout unhappily at my boyfriend. "You don't have to pay for everything on our dates, you know?"
True, I like it when I'm pampered. But sometimes I feel bad. I don't really like him paying for everything on our dates. Hell, I remember almost getting into a fight with Choutarou a long time ago over the fact that I wanted to pay for my own stuff!
…But I know Choutarou just wants me to be happy with him, so we compromise over a few things each of us does. We never have another fight after that!
His chocolate orbs are giving me that tender look again, dammit! "It's a couple ring, so it's ours, that's why I paid for it." He grins as I sulk harder. "It's not just your ring, ne?"
K.O.! The winner is the blue corner, Ootori Choutarou!
…SHUT THE HELL UP, MINI KASUMI!
"Choutarou, what the hell are you doing with her?" I freeze at Shishido's voice, and I can feel Choutarou's tall figure stiffen at his senpai's voice too. "Why the hell are you two holding hands!? Don't tell me you guys are dating!?"
…Shite, shite, shite and super freaking hell of shite! What to tell him!? What to do!?
ARGH!! What the hell is Shishido doing here!?
I turn to look at Shishido. "We are dating, Shishido." I say honestly, ignoring the stunned look from Shishido and surprised look from Choutarou. "So what if we're dating? I like him, and he likes me, I don't see a problem with us dating, no?"
SCORE! Take that, Shishido! Be awed by my magnificent skills! CHA!
"But you are older than him!" I want to bang his head against the wall, really. Is that the best he can come up with!? "He's a sophomore, and you are a senior. Please, it's like you're a pedophile or something."
…Ooh, he did not just say that we're a pedophile! You're so dead, Shishido!!
I open my mouth to snap at him but another figure joins us. "That's exactly my thought. I don't know what you see in this guy, Kasumi. But I hope it's just a passing infatuation." I twitch at Ramses' mentioning the word 'infatuation'. "Kenta will never approve, you know that."
…All hell breaks loose at the moment Ramses mentions 'infatuation' and Kenta Nii-san. That is when I see red, and I can hear mini Kasumi's furious roar in my head.
I laugh somberly. "As for your information, Ramses, Choutarou has met Father, and Father approves of this relationship as long as I'm happy. Guess what? I am happy with him more than when I was with you. And no, it's not infatuation." I lift my chin up high and glare at the dark-blond hair guy. "I hate a guy who assumes without trying to understand what makes me happy, and I hate a guy who never try to understand how relationship works despite the difference of two in that so-called relationship." I say in almost a growl.
When I agreed to go out with Ramses, I was the only one who had to try and tune in with his behaviors. He never even tried to listen to what I was trying to say even once… He was the one who picked the time and place for dates, he was the one in charge. I couldn't even voice my own thoughts, and I despised every moment of that.
I am so not going to be damsel in distress guys like their girlfriends to be! If I have something to say, I'll say it. And he better listen to what I've to say!
I continue to glare at Ramses. "You've lost all the rights you claimed you have a long time ago, Usr Ramses. You've lost it when your head is filled with your ego and you were too blind to understand. And now you're acting like a kid who's got his toy taken away from him." I crack my knuckles threateningly. "Now get the hell out of my sight, little boy, and don't ever hassle us again."
He's got the nerve to scoff at me! "Oh well, have fun with your boy-toy, then." He huffs and stalks away arrogantly.
ARGH!! Let me at him! Let me at him! I'm going to punch the daylight outta him!
I sigh tiredly and turn to give Shishido a tired stare. "Well, I don't know what to say to you. I don't have anything to explain, I believe." I mutter.
…I'm emotionally and physically too tired to deal with Shishido right now. It's best if I back off for the moment. Kami, I need the sweet, dreamless sleep…
A strong arm wraps itself around my shoulders, allowing me to lean into the half-embrace and supports me along the way. I turn to look at Choutarou in surprise. "Choutarou?"
He gives me a tender smile and turns to look at his senior. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you I'm going out with her, Shishido-san." Chocolate orbs I've come to love speak his sincerity about the matters. "I wanted to tell you, but I wasn't sure what Kasumi's reaction would be. I want her opinion on this matter…" He turns to smile at me. "But it doesn't matter now."
Ooh, hell yeah… Now this is the taste of sweet relationship, huh? It worth every headache and migraine!
Dark sienna eyes look at us awkwardly. "Well… As long as you are happy, then I guess it's ok, Choutarou." He fidgets around for words before giving us a nervous smile. "Congratulations for both of you, but Kisaki, does your team know about this?"
"Of course we know!" …I'll murder Niou Masaharu. And I'll make his murder painful and slow, and then I'll revive him just to murder him again! "Do you think I'm just going to let some random guy date our princess, Shishido?" Silver-blue eyes of my best friend sparkle mischievously as I turn to glare at him. "Anything I can do for you, princess?"
…He has the nerve to salute me, that guy!
I smile sweetly at him, and I smile wider as he shivers. "Yes, you can, please take care of Strike for a week, would you?" I hold up a hand as he opens his mouth to protest. "That, or I'll tell Seiichi you've been stalking me. Your choice, Masaharu."
SCORE! I WIN! BWAHAHA!
"Fine!" Masaharu pouts sulkily. "I'll leave your two lovebirds at it, then. C'mon Shishido, we two lonely people need to go have some fun." He says in a sing-song voice and drags the sputtering dash-specialist off with him.
…For the first time, I feel sorry for Shishido, really…
Choutarou and I sigh in relief when we find a secluded, quiet spot not too far away from the festival. We sit down and lean against the tree's trunk. "It's been a long day, isn't it?" I stretch slightly and smile in content. "Well, it's been productive, don't you think?"
He smiles at me. "You forgot the surprising part." He chuckles slightly at my flustered look. "But it's a good surprise, though. You were so great standing up to Usr-san." He lifts my hand up to his lips and kisses it. I'm in heaven! "I'm so happy you stood up for me."
This is one of the reasons why I love this guy. He's sweet, and he appreciates all things I've done for him no matter how small the matter is… It's hard to find a guy like him. Actually, make that super mission impossible trying to find a guy like Ootori Choutarou!
Hmm… Why do I say that, indeed? Well then, try to find a guy who calls you beautiful instead of cute, who calls you back when you hang up on him, who will lie under the stars and listen to your heartbeat, or will stay awake just to watch you sleep… And wait for the boy who kisses your forehead, who wants to show you off to the world when you're in your brother's sweats, who holds your hand in front of his friends, who thinks you're just as beautiful without make-ups. Look for the one who is constantly reminding you how much he cares and how lucky he is to have you without any word spoken at all… The one who will turn to his friends and says 'that's her' without any hesitation when you walk through the door.
…That is my Choutarou.
"Ramses doesn't know what he's got until it's gone." I lean against his arm. "But I didn't know what I've been missing until you arrived, so I'm happy, too." I grin teasingly as he blushes slightly. "Aw, you're blushing again, Chou-chan." I tap his cheek gently. "But I appreciated it when you told Shishido about us, you know?"
He smiles amusedly. "Well, what can I say? Our attitudes rub off on each other, ne?"
"Hey, what's that supposed to mean!?" I exclaim with mock-offended tone. "You're younger than me; I'm teaching you the right thing." I huff.
He laughs out loud. "You're only six months older than me, Kasumi. That doesn't really count." Choutarou pulls me closer. "My grandmother always told me that God will reward me if I'm a good boy… But when I think about it… God's gift to me is you." He looks into my eyes. "You're all the air that I breathe."
Oh. My. Kami! I'm going to die from heart attack! Somebody call in an ambulance!! KYAH!!
…Just ignore mini-Kasumi's death. You're all invited to her funeral!
…Love is patient. Love is kind… It does not envy. It does not boast. It is not proud. It is not rude. It is not self-seeking… It keeps no record of wrong doing, and it does not delight in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
Love always protects, trusts, hopes, perseveres… So I will not love him with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth like he shows me that he loves me!
YOSH! Time to go on my evening date with Choutarou and prepare mini-Kasumi's funeral! YEAH!
Kisaki's household, the next day…
Phone rings. "Kisaki's talking."
"Kenta, it's Ramses. Your sister-."
A sigh. "For heaven's sake, Usr, give it up, man. She's going out with that Ootori boy."
Strings of curses and derogatory words from the other end. "Not you too! Dammit, I'm better for her! That boy hasn't even met you once! She needs a man, not a boy, for God's sake!"
Tap fingers against the table impatiently. "Look, Ramses, I've met him already, yeah? He's a nice kid, and Kasumi's happy with him. So I'm fine with it." Pretends to talk with a non existing being in the room. "I gotta go, man. I've a whole pile of paperwork to do." Hangs up without listening to protests from the other end, turns off the phone and sighs. "Man, how can I tell him that my own little sister threatened me about getting Father to put a hold on all my credit cards' accounts when I threatened to kick that Ootori boy out of the house yesterday?"
YEAH! Chou-chan's done and out now!
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