A/N: Hello, all my readers, just to let you know, I will and try to post every weekend, since I don't have all that much time in the week to write, ya know, with school keeping me busy. But anyway, here is chapter 6, which by the way, took many hours of typing, late nights, tons of rewriting, and about six bags of microwave popcorn. ;) But anyway, enjoy!

Chapter 6: Friendship?

Satoshi's POV:

I really don't understand that girl, not at all. True, it may have been a little rude of me to pull her into the room like that, but I only wanted to know what happened the night of the robbery. And even when I asked her, she lied straight to my face. I might not of said anything, but I knew that the story that she gave me had not been the truth.

I have to admit that she is a pretty good liar though, I had almost fallen for that fake tale. Almost.

Unfortunately, she wouldn't answer my questions, which I might have expected, but the way that she did it had shocked me. At first, she was defending herself, saying that she knew her rights, and I respected that of course. Since she obviously wasn't one who would break easily, or completely open up to someone that she barely knew. But then, when I said that I had wanted to know her better, her attitude had changed. It had seemed more, depressed like as if she was on the brink of tears. But she had brushed it off as if it was nothing to her, and moved on.

I found myself staring at Shizuku, since she sat two rows in front of me, it wasn't hard. Her hair in their usual pigtails, which I noticed that she always wore in front of her shoulders instead of against her back. She was staring out the window, not really paying attention to the lecture that the teacher had been giving to the rest of the class. Unfortunately, the teacher had seemed to realize this as well.

"Shizuku, could you please tell me how to find the answer to word problem number 7?" She had looked up as her name had been called, and took a brief look at the problem that the teacher was talking about.

She's screwed... I thought to myself, since the problem involved a new formula that the teacher had just taught to the class today.

"You have to add together the two integers together and then divide the sum by the value of x which you can figure out by using the diversionary rule on both coordinates." She said, followed by the correct setup and answer.

The teacher then looked at her for a minute, a shocked expression on his face. Probably wondering how she came up with the answer so fast with only using her head. But the teacher nodded all the same, and returned to his next lecture.

And Shizuku, fixed her gaze once more on the outside environment. No longer paying a word of attention to what the teacher had been saying.

Impressive... I already knew that Shizuku defiantly wasn't stupid, but she certainly was intelligent. And now, I too, was impressed even more with her capability.

"Why does she seem to interest you so much, Master Satoshi?" Krad asked me, out of nowhere. Fortunately, I already had prepared a couple of answers to this question, just in case Krad did decide to ask me that particular question.

"Well you seem to be a little interested in her..." I started to respond, which had been true. It didn't take much to realize that Krad had mixed feelings for Shizuku. Most of those feelings being homicidal, without a doubt.

I knew that she didn't pose an obvious threat to anyone, not even in the slightest. And yet, Krad was still thinking bitterly about this girl. This one particular girl that seemed no different from the others at just a glance...

"Perhaps there is more than meets the eye with people like her, as I hope that you will come to realize with time, Master Satoshi..." Finishing his argument with what sounded like a half laugh, and a half grunt.

"What do you mean Krad?" I yelled at him, now feeling my blood boil with frustration. "What do you mean 'more than meets the eye'? For god's sake, just stop talking in puzzles, and give it to me straight already!" I was pissed off, since I hate it when Krad does this kind of thing to me. It's so damn annoying, and he is just trying to make it even more complicated.

"I suppose I could just tell you, but then again, it wouldn't be as much fun that way." And before I could yell at him even more, he left my mind, probably just to tease me even more.

Still frustrated, I looked down at the book in front of my desk, attempting to read it. But my mind still wandered, so much that I could barely pay attention to what I had been reading. Whenever I tried reading a page, I would only process bits and pieces of the sentences, and when I reached the bottom of the page, what I read would have not made any sense. So I then decided that this page must have been boring, and turned to the next one, although I didn't know the story. Oh well.

Several pages of mashed up words later, I came to notice that the bell for lunch had begin to ring, and everyone was getting up from their seats.

As I closed my book and stood up, Daisuke walked up to me. "Hey Satoshi, do you want to have lunch with Riku, Shizuku and I?" He asked, the two girls standing behind him.

"You dont have to if you don't want to, Satoshi." Riku said to me, probably expecting me to decline the offer.

"I actually think I will, this time." I told him, and my gaze then shifted to Shizuku, who was staring at the floor.

"Great!" Daisuke said, and then the three of us started to walk outside, and we all sat down at an empty table. Daisuke and Riku sat next to each other, of course. And I took a seat right next to Shizuku.

Honestly, I wanted to come to lunch with them was to maybe get a little closer to her. Perhaps, if she learned to trust me, she might open up, revealing some secrets she might have along the way.

But Shizuku didn't seem so interested in talking, or eating for that matter. As soon as she sat down, she had opened a book. I wondered why she wasn't eating, but then again, I won't get very far by just wondering what she does.

"Aren't you going to eat?" I questioned. Riku and Daisuke were now looking at her, as if awaiting to her the answer for themselves as well...

"Don't need to, so it's a waste of my time." She responded, not even looking up from the book to face me. I was I little confused by this, but for some reason, the other two thought of it as nothing, and were brought back to their previous conversation.

I was about to open my mouth again, but I felt my cell phone start to vibrate inside my pocket. Taking it out, I saw that it was my father, "Excuse me for a minute." I said, and walked away from the table. What does he want?

"Hello Satoshi! I have some interesting news for you..." He said, probably talking about another warning letter from Dark being sent out.

"Yes, what is it?" I said, not really all that interested right now.

"I know this is a little last minute, but tonight you are to accompany me to a formal party that is being held at the Utsukushi-sa Art Museum." He said, more like telling me than asking me.

"Yes, I'll be there..." I said, before hanging up on him. I truly despised these parties, but it wasn't like I really had a choice. Letting out a sigh, I reluctantly walked back to the table, and finished my lunch. I stayed quiet for the remainder of the time, much like Shizuku did.

Wait... did my father say the Utsukushi-sa Art Museum? I thought, and remembered that indeed, he did. I looked at Shizuku, who was still paying no attention to my presence, and felt myself smirking.

I guess that means that she will be there as well... A perfect opportunity to really have a private conversation with her.

As I heard the bell ring, I walked back to class with a smile on my face, one I might add, that faded quite quickly. What if she doesn't go? I wondered, because if she wasn't, that would sure put a damper on things. Since there was really no other way that I could see, to really talk to her. I need to find out for sure, but how?

I pondered at possibilities, thinking of a way to ask her if she was going. But of course, if I were to ask her, I would need to make it seem as if I ran into her by accident. I would need to make it look like I was just having a normal conversation with her. Which of course, would be tricky.

And then I remembered, I remembered a little piece of information that could be very useful... as long as Shizuku didn't catch on.

Shizuku's POV:

"See you guys tomorrow!" I said, waving goodbye to Daisuke and Riku, who were going an opposite direction from me. So, I decided to head back to my house, until I had to make an appearance at that fancy party tonight.

It's going to be the same as always, isn't it? Just a bunch of stuck up adults who want to brag about their rank of employment... I complained to myself, knowing I would dread being there. I used to go to gatherings like that all over the world. Why? Because my mother was a rich and famous preformer, that's why. And now, everyone wanted to know who the daughter of this lady might be, probably expecting a beautiful, multi-talented and classy young woman. Too bad they would just have to settle for me.

"Hello, Shizuku." I turned around, just to come face to face with Satoshi.

"Oh, hello Satoshi..." I said in reply. This is strange... I thought to myself, I know that his house is this way, but I have never really bumped into him before on my way home... Something was defiantly up.

"Do you mind if I walk with you?" He asked, still not showing any obvious emotion, which I noticed he was really good at.

"I don't see why not." I said still smiling at him, but then continued on walking forward, Satoshi walking next to me.

It was silent for a while, but he was the one to start the conversation. "I think we got off on the wrong foot..." He said, fixing his gaze from the ground, to me. But I continued to look down at my feet, feeling his eyes watching me.

"I just think we should start over, because I think that we could become... friends." And as he said that word, I felt my eyes droop, knowing that I was depressed. But I didn't show it, since I wouldn't want him to see me like that. I never wanted anyone to see me like that... ever.

I stopped walking as I felt a hand come down on my shoulder, and I turned my head around, his blue eyes looking into mine.

"What are you trying to say?" I asked, because right now, I felt hopelessly confused on what was happening. I could tell that my expression looked confused, but that was how I felt. Seeing this, Satoshi let go of my shoulder, and his expression seemed to change as well. I couldn't tell what it was, but it was as if something had changed, especially in his eyes.

"I just want to say, that... I want to understand you, Shizuku."

"But why do you want to understand me? Answer me that." I said, now feeling a bit of anger rise up inside me. I was pretty sure that my stare was cold, or at least threatening, but if it was, Satoshi didn't seem to notice.

"Because..." He started, and then stopped, as if to try and gather his thoughts. Although I doubted he had any at the moment.

"That's what I thought, you don't even know why you are going through all of this trouble. And if you ask me, you're just wasting your time here." Was all that I said to him, and started to walk away briskly, but he took hold of my wrist.

This time however, I didn't look at him, I looked at my feet. I felt my heart beating faster, for what reason it might be, I didn't have a clue.

"Because you seem so, different," He said, still holding onto my wrist, "I've never met anyone like you before, and it's true that I don't know much about you. I know that, but for some reason, not knowing anything about you, bothers me." He said, and I really didn't know what to say back. Honestly, I had been thinking about staying here in Azumano, but I was still undecided.

"I-I..." Still speechless, I tried to find something to say to him right now, anything. "I-I don't know, so I can't give you an answer just yet..." I wispered, but I wasn't sure if he could even hear me. But appearently, he did, and finally released me.

"Okay, I'll be here whenever you have an answer. See you later, Shizuku." He said, and walked across the street, and went on his way from there.

What just happened?

Later that night...

Satoshi's POV:

I guess I forgot to ask Shizuku if she was coming to the party... Oh well. I thought, leaning against a wall, watching the other people socializing among each other. Some were dancing, while others were just talking, bragging about their employment no less.

"Oh, what seems to be the matter?"Krad asked, "Did you want to ask that girl to come with you, Master Satoshi?" He continued, obviously trying to piss me off, and he was half succeeding.

"That's not what I meant! Now leave me alone Krad!" I snarled at him, and reluctantly, he did, right after laughing in my face. Well, not literally, but you get the idea.

"Satoshi! How are you?" My father said as he walked up to me. Oh joy...

"Might I ask what you are doing here all alone? You should try socializing with people..." He said, starting to annoy me, "Come to think of it, I think I might have seen a girl your age out in the garden. She seemed to be all alone, so why don't you try to talk to her?" He said, now catching my attention. Could it be her?

As a responce, I just nodded towards my father, and headed out for the garden. I knew I was probably getting my hopes up with this, but there still may be a chance that Shizuku might be here. After all, a lonely girl all by herself? That description seemed to fit her perfectly.

I strolled outside, and looked around for her, which I figured wouldn't be that hard, since no one was really out here in the first place. Which was a little strange, seeing how beautiful the scenery really was, and apparently, I wasn't the only one that thought so.

It was hard to tell at first glance, but I knew it had to be Shizuku. She was sitting on a stone bench, all by herself, and was looking up at the darkened sky, but she looked like she might have been bored out of her mind. I didn't know if it was her at first mainly on her appearance. She was wearing a dark blue night gown that was a couple inches above her ankles, and a white ribbon wrapped around the waist. On top of that, she wore a sort of a long sleeved mini jacket, which was white, and matched the thin formal gloves that were on both her hands. And on top of that, her hair had been down, half of it against her back, and the other half next to her face. And she, like myself, was no longer wearing her glasses.

"Fancy meeting you here," I said, right before I approached her and sat down on the bench, right next to her.

"Oh, hello Satoshi..." She said, as if she had been expecting me or something. She looked at me for a brief moment, before looking away from me. But I found myself smirking on how her personality had seemed to change over such a small period of time. It was as if the girl I was sitting next to right now, was a completely different person than the one that I had bumped into, literally, at school.

"Can you see without your glasses?" I asked, I knew I could see without mine, but I thought that she would need hers.

"Pretty well, I only need glasses for reading, but I forget to take them off sometimes."

For a few moments, it was silent, which seemed to make the atmosphere quite uncomfortable. I looked over at her again, although she was looking another direction, not noticing me stare.

"So I'm guessing you are here since you own the museum?" I asked, already knowing the answer, but still longing to converse with her about something.

"Yes, that is why I needed to make an appearance, much to my dismay." She said, now in a hunched over position, with her right elbow on her knee, and her right hand holding up her chin as she leaned forward. Not even bothering to make eye contact again.

"Ah, so you don't want me to be here to keep you company?" I asked, attempting to tease her a little. "Because if I am such a bother to you, I guess I'll just leave now..." I said before I gave her a shrug, and started to get up.

"That is not what I meant, and you very well know it." She said in a playful tone, now looking up at me. I held out a hand to help her up, which she accepted.

"Now, would you care to join me in a dance?" I asked, still smiling at her, since the music from inside had been carried out into the garden, it seemed like a good opportunity.

"I don't think that I have much of a chance, do I?" Still being playful, she asked me. And I shook my head 'no'.

I placed both of my hands on her waist, pulling her only a few inches away from me. She then reluctantly placed her hands on my shoulders, and looked down, probably attempting to hide the small blush that appeared on her cheeks.

I started to dance with her, noticing that she was already quite good at it. After a while, she started to rest her head on my chest, which caused me to feel a sudden warmth to rise up on my cheeks. But I think that I liked it, it just felt so... perfect. So I wrapped both my arms around her waist, and squeezed her tight, and laying my head on top of hers.

"You know that it can't last..." I heard a voice say, the voice inside of my head. The one that I hated the most, but deep down, I knew that he was right. I knew I couldn't care for anyone, yet, I felt a... special connection with Shizuku. One that I couldn't explain, but I knew that it was there, and I knew that I have never felt like this before. The only question was... how did Shizuku feel towards me?

"...Satoshi?" I heard her whisper, and something in her voice seemed off. She didn't seem like herself, her usual cheery self, seemed to melt away.

"What is it?" I asked, lowering my head, so it would be right next to her ear.

"How..." She started, "H-How do you feel about me?" I looked at Shizuku, and saw her in a way that I never have before. She looked so... small, and broken, like at any moment, she would fall apart.

"Shizuku..." I was at a loss for words, what was I supposed to say? Should I just tell her the truth? I knew I had to say something, I couldn't just leave her without an answer, but what could I say?

"I-I think, that I love you" But those words were not my own, and had not come from my mouth. They had come from Shizuku's.

"I love you too..." I said, and hugged her even tighter than before, never wanting to let go...

Poor Satoshi, look at what he has gotten himself into... Oh well, btw, sorry for not revealing Shizuku's secret yet, that will still be in the later chapters. Which is still need to figure out, oh, and I apoligize for the rotten fluff. I'm not much of a lovey dovey writer, but I try my best! And do I even need to remind you to click that review button? No, I thought not.