I have to get this out of my head!
I was watching Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' music video and this idea popped up into my head. It's been bugging me the whole day so the sooner I get this out of my head, the easier it is for me to move on to something else.
This may be the whackiest one-shot I've written yet… But oh well, IT HAS TO BE DONE!
I keep asking myself how on earth I keep getting dragged into this situation… What situation, you ask? Well, let me tell you…
It all started because the Tachibana siblings both attend Rikkai Dai University. And because Kippei-san's major was also Business Management, therefore it was natural that our path kept crossing…
It all started in my third year of studying Business Management at Rikkai University… I ran into a very familiar girl confronting a sophomore and her lackeys. Of course, I recognized her right away as Tachibana An, Senri's girlfriend and Kippei-san's little sister.
…Naturally, I helped her out of her sticky situation. Hey, you would hardly call five girls against one fair, right? Any person with a bloody conscience would help out, mind you.
Then I found out from An-chan that the girl she was confronting was Kippei-san's ex-girlfriend who was two-timing him. I just listened to what An-chan had to say, but I didn't really pay much attention to all the details… Gossip and drama weren't exactly my thing, that's why…
Yeah, I'll admit it. Tachibana Kippei is a nice guy. Any girl who dates him would be in for a nice change from all those idiotic, egocentric guys.
…Not to mention that I've tasted the food he made once, and it was heaven! His cooking is even better than some girls' or some chefs', I swear!
Ahem, anyway, I'd say that I respect Tachibana Kippei. But his personality was genuine and he was charismatic so before I knew it, I felt myself developing an attraction to him…
Can you really blame me for being attracted to him? Hell, we interact everyday on a daily basis!
I guess An-chan and Senri caught on to it too because they were trying so damn hard to get us together… Even a sixth grade with eyes would be able to tell from their tactics!
I remember griping to Masaharu and Seiichi about it, but all they did was laugh! "Well, I have no qualm with you dating Tachibana, honey." The beautiful ex-buchou of Rikkai told me that!
Masaharu's comment made me want to kick him. "Yeah, he's trustworthy and he's a genuine guy so if I were to worry about anyone getting heartbroken, I'll worry about him over you." Some best friend I have…
ARGH! Would people stop messing around with my non-existent love life already?
(Three years after High School…)
Rikkai University, 10am, Cafeteria…
…I'm dying…
Why? Well, because it's way too early in the morning and I haven't had any coffee before that bloody management class!
ARGH! That class is a killer! What was I thinking picking the 'Managing Diversity in the Workplace' as an elective course? That course is a nightmare!
A smooth laugh makes me lift me head from the table to glare weakly at the person. Masaharu sits down in front of me and pushes a cup of coffee forward until it's in front of my face. "You look terrible, love. Didn't have your coffee this morning?" My best friend teases me.
Shut up, Haru! You are the traitor! How could you choose Computer Science as your major and not Business Management? No one else to share the pain with me! WAH!
I sip the coffee and sigh as the caffeine kicks in. "Yeah, Harukawa-sensei wasn't in the best mood this morning and he was picking on the guys in the class about work ethics' discussion." I sip more coffee.
"Wasn't Tachibana in the same class as you? Where is he then?" The trickster asks me amusedly and chuckles as I glare at him. "Ooh, someone is being touchy today! What happened this morning, love?"
…I'd love to tell you, Masaharu. But it's really embarrassing…
"Kasumi nee-san!" A very familiar feminine voice calls out my name, and I can't stop a groan from escaping my mouth. "I was looking for you!" The owner of the voice tackles me into a hug from behind…
Meet Tachibana An, my current love interest's little sister and my 'little follower' (as Masaharu kindly puts it)… She is also the bringer of my troubles from time to time…
Masaharu laughs heartily. "Ooh, I see now. Little Tachibana asked you to help her with something again? What is it this time, dear?" My best friend leans forward.
"Well, the Fashion Design major will be having a Fashion Show in two weeks! Some of my designs were chosen and now I just need Kasumi nee-san to do the song for me." An-chan explains excitedly and slides into the seat next to me. "Please, Kasumi nee-san, can you do it for me?" She asks me hopefully.
I sigh wearily. "An-chan, you know I detest being in the spotlight. Can't someone else do it for you?" I finish the last of my coffee.
She pouts cutely. "But I want you to do it, please?" She looks at me with super puppy-eyes.
Does this scene look familiar to you, boss? Akaya's puppy eyes but in the female version, perhaps? Ooh, I can feel your resolve breaking!
…Shut UP, you useless conscience!
"An, don't give Kasumi a hard time." Kippei-san's voice comes from behind us as he slides into the seat on my other side. "Kasumi, I was looking for you. You ran away as soon as the class was over." Dark eyes give me an amused look, and I can only grin back sheepishly.
Oh my Kami! You really are a natural flirt, Tachibana Kippei!
"But nii-san, I want Kasumi nee-san to help with my show! Takauchi Michiko is going to be doing it so I want to beat her." An-chan huffs.
I can feel Kippei-san tense up from beside me. Well, what would you expect? Takauchi is his ex-girlfriend after all… And mind you, what she did to him wasn't exactly nice. She was playing with his kindness all along the two months they have been together!
RAWR! That is so not cool! Playing with a person's feeling and taking advantage of his personality is not something to do, dammit!
From what An-chan has told me, Takauchi was the one who got close to Kippei-san when we just started our junior years in university. She pretended to be a nice, genuine girl but at the same time she was dating someone else from the other university. And then An-chan confronted her about it…
Masaharu rests his chin on his hand. "Well, that would make sense, love. Takauchi is scared shitless of you since you are the one who kicked her silly arse to the curb without even trying." He ducks to avoid my flying fist. "What? I'm telling the truth, babe!" He protests with a smirk.
I give him an evil glare. "Niou Masaharu, you git! Even if you don't like her, don't go talking about a girl's anatomy so casually!" I scold the trickster.
Damn right! See how crude this guy can be? How the hell did I survive this in High School and have to suffer this again in university?
He shrugs at me! "I said it how I see it." He grins and gets up. "Time for me to get to my next class, so see you guys later!"
"Oh! I need to get going to my design class too. See you later, nii-san, Kasumi nee-san!" An-chan gets up and runs off with a wave, leaving me behind with Kippei-san.
…YOU BUNCH OF TRAITORS! I KNEW THIS WAS COMING BUT GODDAMMIT GIVE ME SOME KIND OF WARNING!
"Those two sure can be a handful, aren't they?" Kippei-san says amusedly and gives me a warm smile. "I'm sorry, but you don't have to do what An asked you if you're not comfortable, Kasumi."
I smile back at him. "It's all right, Kippei-san. She's like a little sister I've never had. Usually I'd end up doing what she asked anyway."
He gives me a small scowl. "I've told you so many times already, Kasumi. Drop the 'san', please. It makes me feel old."
I laugh at his words. "You are older than me, Kippei." I tease him and laugh harder as he scowls more. "Sorry, I'm just used to calling you Kippei-san, I guess."
"But you don't have any problem with calling Niou or Yukimura by their first names so I want you to just call me by my first name too." He smiles, and I feel my face heating up because of his smile.
…He is really a natural charmer! Does he know that I get jealous when I see him smile like that at some other girls?
I smile back at him. "Are you coming to watch me practice karate later again?" I ask Kippei. "Or do you want to go play tennis with Masaharu again?"
The charismatic ex-captain of Fudoumine smiles wider. "Are you going to be my doubles partner this time if I say let's go play tennis?"
"I don't know… If you would work on the next project with me, maybe I'll say yes." I smile playfully.
Before Kippei can say anything back to me, a voice interrupts us. "It's so nice to see that you are doing fine, Tachibana-kun." The male beside me tenses up at the honeyed voice. "Still with Kisaki-senpai? Hmm, I think maybe she needs some pointers on fashion from your sister." Her voice trails off slyly.
Oh bloody buggering hell, it's the ex-girlfriend Takauchi Michiko! She is so annoying! The loser should know when she's thoroughly beaten and the war is lost, dammit! LET'S KICK HER BUTT AND DEFEND OUR MAN!
…I agree with you right there, conscience! But I can't agree with you on the 'our man' part!
I turn around slowly with a Seiichi's turtle smile on my face and look at the pretty brunette behind us directly. "Maybe you need to learn to respect your senpai, Takauchi. Don't you know that interrupting a conversation is rude?" I scold her like how the mother would scold her child. "What good would fashion do for my grade if I don't study, anyway? I can't run a business or play sports if I'm focused on only fashion, isn't it? It's called 'looking at the bigger picture', Takauchi. Take it as advice from your senpai, ne?" I say sweetly and mentally smirk at her reddening face.
MWAHAHA! Burn, baby, burn! You are a thousand years too early to be picking a fight with the great Kisaki Kasumi! CHA!
"Thank you for your concern, Takauchi. But Kasumi and I are due somewhere else so excuse us." Kippei gets up and turns to me with a smile. "Shall we go, Kasumi?" He asks warmly.
I grin back brightly. "Sure, Kippei." I move to follow him. However, Takauchi is indeed stupid enough to grab me by my elbow…
…Let's show her who's the boss here! PUPPY POWER! FIGHT-O!
"Just so you know, senpai, I'll show you not to mess with me." She hisses at me and smirks when I glare at her. "Maybe I should start with showing your precious little follower that she can't compare herself to me at the fashion show, ne?" Her malicious smile sets off an alarm inside my head.
I toss a challenging smirk at her threat. "As long as I'm around, you'll have to go over my dead body to hurt An-chan, Takauchi. Unlike you, I like being behind the scenes because it's easier to move around that way." I grab her hand, squeeze it hard until she lets go of my elbow and smile darkly. "Show me what you can do, kouhai, and I'll show you the difference of what I can do in comparison." I walk towards Kippei, who has been waiting for me at the school's cafeteria's exit all this time.
…Maybe we should start thinking of all the possible ways to help out An-chan, boss? I'd hate to see some annoying bint hurts our 'younger sister'…
If that little bint wants to hurt An, it's going to be OVER MY DEAD BODY!
A warm hand on my shoulder snaps me out from my musing. "What happened, Kasumi? You look like you're worried about something." Kippei asks me with concerned voice. "Did Takauchi say something?"
I smile wearily. "It's just something about An-chan. I'm worried Takauchi is going to try and do something stupid for that fashion show…" I massage the space between my eyebrows.
To my surprise (and my conscience's absolute glee), Kippei pulls me into a one-arm hug with his hand on the back of my head. "I'm grateful that you are worried about An as much as I do, but don't worry about it, all right?" He says with a pat on my head. Pushing my head gently forward so my forehead would be on his shoulder, he continues gently. "An is stubborn and I'm sure she can hold her own against Takauchi, Kasumi."
KYA! Kippei, you are going to kill me one of these days if you keep doing something unexpected like this!
I can't help but blush at his closeness and his soft, peppermint scent. "Yeah, but I'll keep an eye on Takauchi just to make sure, okay?" I gently push him away and smile up to him. "Come on, let's go grab something to eat before our next class."
"I'll share the lunchbox with you if you go to the tennis courts with me today." The charismatic male beside me offers with a warm smile.
I laugh at his offer. "Sure, Kippei. You know I'll never say no to your lunchbox!"
I guess I'll just have to watch out for whatever stupid stunt that Takauchi may pull to hurt An-chan… But hell, BRING IT ON!
Two days before the Fashion Show, Kisaki's manor, 5pm…
As soon as An-chan told me abot what happened earlier today at her dress rehearsal for the show, I dragged her straight back to my house. I also dragged Masaharu and Kippei back to the manor…
…Thus it is why we are sitting in the main library and brainstorming about the situation right now.
"Are you telling me that Takauchi bought out your models?" I ask An-chan with a deceptively calm voice that makes Masaharu edging away from me.
Oh, I'm pissed as hell, all right! I am SO going to kill that loony bint for pulling this dirty stunt!
The younger Tachibana nods sullenly. "All of them came to me and told me they couldn't do it anymore today." She starts to sniffle, her voice shaking slightly. "At first they wouldn't tell me why, but after a while one of them gave in and told me that they just can't do it anymore…"
I grit my teeth in frustration. "How many guys do you need?" I ask her.
"I need eight, but then I'll have to fix the designs in two days if I'm going to have other people to substitute for the old models." She gives me a watery smile. "It's okay, Kasumi nee-san. There's always next year."
BANG! I slam my palm down on the table. "It's NOT okay, An-chan." I tell her unhappily. "You were excited about this. This will be your first unofficial show so I refuse to have you give up on me right now. Do you have the pictures of those losers?" I ask bluntly and stare her straight in the eyes.
HELL YEAH! The 'Devil Manager' is back to kick some arse! we'll show Takauchi the skills we've developed from managing all these monkeys back in High School!
"Yeah, I do. Here you go, Kasumi nee-san." She hands me some pictures of the losers who back out on her the last minute… Hmm, not overly impressive looks so An-chan's designs on them are what I'd say a waste…
Kippei sighs from beside An-chan. "Sorry for all the troubles, Kasumi." He gives me a weary smile. "An really brings you a lot of trouble, doesn't she?"
Masaharu chuckles amusedly. "Well, Kasumi-hime usually acts like she doesn't want to do it. But when it comes to little Tachibana, Kasumi goes all out to help. Isn't that right, love?" He snickers and ducks to avoid the book I threw.
DAMN YOU, NIOU MASAHARU! You're making me look like a tsundere!
"What's with all the ruckus here?" Kenta nii-san enters the room. Amethyst eyes sweep over the other three occupants before stopping at me. "Hey, Kasumi, what are you doing?" My brother rakes a hand through his red hair.
…Wait a second… I think I've got an idea!
I grin mischievously and pick up my phone. Ignoring everyone else, I search through the contact list. Hmm, yes, yes, no, yes, no, no, yes… This actually might work!
"What are you up to now, hm?" Kenta nii-san puts his hand on my head and leans over me to see what I'm doing. "Care to tell me, lil' sis?" He raises an amused eyebrow at me.
Ohohoho, we'll tell you, Kenta nii-san! But I don't think you're going to like it!
I grin back at my older brother. "An-chan needs six more guys to model for her designs at the fashion show on campus in two days. You're going, nii-san." I tell him cheerfully.
My brother rolls his eyes with a sigh. "I knew that was coming. Lucky for you, I don't have any meetings on that day. But I'm not wearing anything frilly, little Tachibana." He sits down next to me. "Who else is modeling?"
I cackle gleefully at Kenta nii-san's question. "Oh, you'll see…" I hit the dial button on my phone and wait for the other side to pick up.
"This is quite a surprise… Do you need something from Ore-sama, Kisaki Kasumi?" A slightly arrogant voice comes through the phone, making me grin wider in process.
You can take all the models, Takauchi… I'll get MUCH better looking guys to replace those losers you took!
"Oh yes I do. You owe me a favour and I'm calling in to collect." I tell the person on the other side of the line, ignoring the amused looks from Masaharu, Kippei and Kenta nii-san and the confused look coming from An-chan.
"Hm, what can I do for you?"
"I need you at Rikkai Dai University's, 9am, in two days. Yes or no?"
"Fortunately for you, Ore-sama has no prior engagement on that day. I'll see you there."
"Thanks, Atobe." I hang up and turn to grin at the other occupants in the room. "I'll write down the list of the guys I have in mind for you, An-chan. Just make sure your brother brings me food on the day of the show, ok?" I tell her cheerfully. "Leave the song and my costume to me." I hum happily.
I'll show you that payback is a biatch, Takauchi Michiko! No one mess with me, Kisaki Kasumi! RAWR!
The day of the show, 9am, backstage area…
I inhale deeply to calm my nerves and watch An-chan fixing up the models… It's completely chaotic back here with the designers trying to do last-minute adjustments with their models and the performers getting ready to go at the signal…
But heh, what do you know? The guys I called in look way better than those guys who were supposed to help her in the first place!
BWAHAHA! Just you wait, Takauchi! I'll make you burn with envy! CHA!
Kippei sits down next to me with a sigh. "Thank God I'm not going first…" He mutters and picks the rips on his jeans. "Kasumi, did An ask you to wear that?" He gestures at my loose, flowy, white sleeveless top over black-cropped tank, embellished denim shorts, orange peep-toe pumps and accessories. "You look great…" He mumbles shyly.
…Is that a blush on his face? Oh my Kami, I didn't pick the wrong outfit then!
"No, I picked this myself. And thank you, Kippei. You look handsome yourself." I smile softly at his flustered face. "Well, you are going out towards the end so it won't be that hard. Just follow Masaharu out, ne?"
"Did someone talk about me?" My best friend plops down next to me with a wolfish grin. "You look sexy, love. Are you ready to perform in front of the whole school?" He asks in a little more serious tone.
Seiichi's tinkling laugh floats over to us. "Mi-hime looks like she is ready to break some serious hearts today. You are really cute in that, dearie." The pretty ex-buchou smiles at me cheerfully.
Heck yeah! Time to break an annoying girl's ego! She's the worst one I've ever seen yet!
"Yukimura's right, Mi-hime." Kuranosuke chimes in his agreement. "You look cute in that. How did Kenta-han let you out of the house with that today?" He teases amusedly.
I shoot my friend from Osaka a mock glare as Atobe saunters over. "Are you guys ready? Make sure to follow Ore-sama's lead, arn?" The ex-captain of Hyoutei smirks at our deadpan looks. "Be ready to be awed by Ore-sama's magnificence."
…Why did I ask this guy to help out again? Oh yeah, he's actually good-looking, that's why. I just have to keep telling myself that this is for An-chan!
Genichirou and Senri follow Atobe and we all gather around just for light chat. Then Kenta nii-san arrives with the nervous An-chan. "Atobe, remove your eyes from my sister before I remove it for you." My brother snarls at the Atobe heir. Turning around to look at me, Kenta nii-san sulks. "You brought spare clothes to change into, right?"
…And you wonder why most of my wardrobe consisted of pants, t-shirts, long-sleeves and only a few dresses, don't you? Well, let's say Kenta nii-san is one of the reasons why I can't really wear certain items!
"Nii-san, don't make me stab you with my shoes." I ignore my brother's pout. Giving the guys a once-over, I smile reassuringly at An-chan. "These designs are great, An-chan. You will be the talk of the department for a while, all right? Believe in yourself."
The younger Tachibana sibling smiles at me. "Thank you Kasumi nee-san and everyone for your help." She bows slightly.
I open my mouth to say something, but a warm hand on my elbow stops me. I turn around and give Kippei a surprised look. "I have to thank you for helping An too. You helped her so much even though you didn't have to." He smiles gently, and my heart soars at the affectionate look in his eyes.
You better confess to him after this show, dammit! Look at his clothes! I will never forgive you if you let this chance get away!
"The next performer on standby, please!" The backstage manager shouts our way.
AND IT'S SHOWTIME!
I get up with a playful smile. "I'll see you boys out there." I walk towards the waiting area with my head held high. Taking a microphone from one of the crew, I mutter my gratitude and gather my confidence…
Yosh! I can do this! I will do this! This is nothing compared to what Seiichi and the ex-Rikkai Regulars had put me through! I will crush that bint who wants to embarrass my 'younger sister' under my foot! Puppy power! CHA!
"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our next performer… Kisaki Kasumi!" I stride towards the center of the stage as the light dims and the music begins to play… Then I start to sing the song I chose for An-chan's show…
"I threw a wish in the well,
Don't ask me, I'll never tell
I looked to you as it fell,
And now you're in my way."
Atobe walks out with his confident, arrogant stride. I grin as he smirks at the screams coming from the females in the audience. Take that, Takauchi!
"I trade my soul for a wish,
pennies and dimes for a kiss.
I wasn't looking for this,
But now you're in my way." I can't help but smile wider as Atobe grabs my hand, lifts it up to his mouth and kisses it in front of the whole audience. Of course, that ignites even more screams!
"Your stare was holdin'. Ripped jeans, skin was showin'.
Hot night, wind was blowin'
Where you think you're going, baby?" I point my finger at Seiichi who just walked out and receive a brilliant smile from the beautiful male in reply.
"Hey, I just met you. And this is crazy,
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?
It's hard to look right, at you baby.
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?" I grin and walk along with Kuranosuke when he playfully offers me his arm.
"Hey, I just met you. And this is crazy,
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?
And all the other boys, try to chase me.
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?"
By now, the crowd has gone nuts! I can see Takauchi and her lackeys from the corner of the stage, looking baffled and outraged at the same time! HA! Serve her right!
"You took your time with the call
I took no time with the fall
You gave me nothing at all.
But still, you're in my way" I high-five Senri who walks by with a smirk on his face.
"I beg, and borrow and steal
At first sight and it's real
I didn't know I would feel it,
But it's in my way." I turn around to give Genichirou a sly smile. I smile wider as he flushes slightly… Ooh…
"Hey, I just met you. And this is crazy.
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?
It's hard to look right, at you baby.
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?" I can't help but beam as Masaharu sweeps me into his arms and spins me around.
"Hey, I just met you. And this is crazy,
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?
And all the other boys, try to chase me.
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?"
The music picks up its beat. And my heart races as the man who has been occupying my thoughts walks out towards me with a soft smile. Kippei smiles a little wider and extends his hand out towards me. I take it without hesitation and smile back as his warmth envelops me.
"Before you came into my life I missed you so bad
I missed you so bad. I missed you so, so bad.
Before you came into my life I missed you so bad.
And you know that I missed you so, so bad.
It's hard to look right, at you baby.
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?" I let go of Kippei's hand with a small smile and bounce towards my older brother.
"Hey, I just met you. And this is crazy.
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?
And all the other boys, try to chase me.
But here's my number. So call me, maybe?" I join my brother walking towards the back of the stage. And we walk back out again with Atobe, Seiichi, Kuranosuke, Kippei, Masaharu and Genichirou. Senri escorts An-chan back out, much to the envy of the many girls.
"Before you came into my life I missed you so bad.
And you should know that.
So call me, maybe?" We wave and bow as the audience applause vigorously at our show. Oh yeah, this is what I called 'rewarding'!
AND IT SURE AS HELL SHOWED TAKAUCHI WHO'S THE BOSS HERE! RAWR!
After the show, I stay behind and help An-chan put her designs away… It's not just that, of course. I'm trying to find a way to tell Kippei about my feelings…
…And also, I'm sure Takauchi will try to do something stupid as a last resort…
Sure enough, not long after the guys but Kippei left, the bint herself comes storming up to An-chan and I. "How dare you, Kisaki! You made me lose face in front of the other girls!" She screams into my face. "Tachibana-kun is still mine!" She points to the elder Tachibana possessively.
…What do you know? Apparently, she can get even more idiotic than I gave her credit for!
I gently push An-chan behind me and shakes my head at Kippei as he steps forward. "I didn't do anything but to rally people, Takauchi. As for Kippei, well, you cheated on him. And he's not an object to be claimed. As long as you don't understand this fact, you'll never have anyone on your side."
The crazy bint screeches in frustration and charges forward with a raised hand. I wait for the perfect timing to slap her hand away, and then counter with a firm punch on her nose…
Ah, now that's what I called satisfaction! That feels so damn good!
"Leave my younger sister alone, Takauchi, and I'll spare you your dignity and your pretty face." I smile darkly. "I will not hesitate to use any resource I have to get rid of you if you insist on doing stupid things. So scram now." I smirk in satisfaction as she scrambles away with her lackeys following not far behind her.
…And that's a perfect KO, ladies and gentlemen! Kisaki Kasumi rocks! BWAHAHA!
A warm hand on my wrist snaps me out of my mental victory cheer. "Sorry, An, can you go ahead? I need to talk to Kasumi for a second." Kippei tells his sister, who nods and runs off with a small smile. Turning to me, he smiles gently. "Come on, shall we?"
I smile back at him. "Yeah, let's get out of here."
He leads me away from the crowded backstage area and towards the quieter area on campus, ignoring the stares we received from other students (since we are still in the stage clothes)… I wonder what Kippei wants to tell me… Oh boy, I hope he says something about my feelings! It would be much easier for me to talk about it if he brings it up!
"I just want to say thank you again for helping An out." The charismatic male gives me a genuinely sincere smile. "I'm glad she has someone else other than me to look out for her."
I smile brightly. "Well, An-chan is cute. She's like my younger sister so it's normal for me to watch out for her, isn't it?"
"But you didn't have to, Kasumi." Dark eyes look at me intensely, and I can't help but blush. "I know she's like a sister to you. But I sure hope you don't see me as an 'older brother', hm?"
I can only blink at that statement. "Huh? I've never thought of you as an 'older brother', Kippei." I squeal when he pulls me flush against him. "Kippei!"
Hell to the freaking yeah, baby! You've finally gotten intimate with a man! I can die happy now! WOOHOO!
YOU'RE NOT HELPING, STUPID CONSCIENCE!
He chuckles smoothly as he notices my furious blush. "Well, I thought you said before I came into your life you missed me?" He laughs at my pout.
"It was just a song! It was in the lyrics!" I try to argue back at him but stop when something clicks in my head. Now wait a minute… "Kippei, why do you ask if I think of you as an 'older brother'?" I ask him back.
Ooh, now it's his turn to blush! "Well, because it'd be weird when we date and you think of me as an older brother instead of your boyfriend. Don't you think so?" He asks slowly.
Thank you, Kami-sama or whatever is up there! MY LIFE IS GOOD!
I smile back at him. "Is that your way of asking me out, Tachibana Kippei?" I tilt my head to the side.
Kippei smiles gently. "Do you really want me to ask you out properly?" He chuckles as I nod enthusiastically. "Okay, then let me do it properly." He inhales deeply. Dark eyes stare at me, all of his emotions laid bare. "You always are the one who look out for the others and their happiness and put your own happiness later, and I love that about you." He smiles wider as I blush deeper. Taking my hand into his, he continues in a gentle voice. "But if you'll let me, Kisaki Kasumi, I want to be the person that will put your happiness first. I want to be the person who makes you smile. I want to be the one who makes you laugh." He kisses my hand. "I want to show you that your happiness is the most important thing to me. Will you let me be that person?" He asks sincerely.
I give him a bright smile. "Then let me answer that properly." I put a hand on his cheek. "I'd love you to show me that my happiness matters the most to you. But at the same time, I want to show you how much you affect my life. All it takes is a smile from you and it can make my day. So it's only fair that you let me be that person who makes you happy too, ne?"
He laughs heartily. "Of course I'd love to." He leans forward until our noses touch. "So can I take you out on a date this afternoon?" He smiles charmingly.
I can only grin in response. "I'd love it very much if you do."
"You're wasting my time! Just kiss already, dammit!" My brother's voice makes both of us blush.
…Kenta nii-san, you are so DEAD when I get my hands on you!
I sigh irritably. "Well, let's not keep our audience waiting, shall we?" I give Kippei a mischievous smile.
"We definitely can't keep them waiting now, can we?" He smiles and leans forward to kiss me.
I think about Tachibana Kippei all the time and I just can't get him out of my head. I've waited to tell him how I feel, but in the end it was him who made the first move… Now that I know how he feels, I want to be the only one to get the chance to see how amazing he really is.
If you pressed me to say why I love him, I can say no more than it was because he was he and I was I. It's not because of what we become, but we already are. And that's just why we are attracted to each other…
And for now, I'll just enjoy my time with this charismatic guy right beside me! It's my time for romance! HELL YEAH!
Somewhere nearby…
"…Kenta-san, you are one crazy bastard."
"Shut up, Niou. If I'm crazy then you are too. Why are you here anyway? You too, Shiraishi, Yukimura, Sanada."
"We're here because we want to see if Tachibana will take care of Kasumi-hime or not, Kenta-san." Pleasant smile.
"Che, you guys just want to see, don't you?"
"…Right back at you, Kenta-san."
"Hmph, at least I approve of Kasumi dating that guy compared to you lot. She won't have much trouble with him taking care of her." Huffs irritably.
"Jeez, I feel the love…"
"What was that, Niou?"
Shrugs nonchalantly. "Absolutely nothing, Kenta-san. Nothing at all."
THE END!
I've been getting ideas from songs lately… And the song I'm inspired by next is suitable for two characters. So I say tell me what you want between Kirihara Akaya or Zaizen Hikaru!
…If no one say anything, I'm so going to draw a name from the hat or something! I MEAN IT!
Tachibana Kippei is one of the hardest characters to write for me because I've never really look into his character… But please let me know how I did!
I'm off to writing a new High School PoT story! Review please!
Till next time,
Cers