Chapter 6: Not Flirting

It didn't surprise Sayaka that her father had brought gran class bullet train tickets for her and Yuu. A car will be waiting for them at the Shin-Osaka Station, which will take them to Ritz-Carlton Hotel with an Executive Suite under her name. She would have done the same. 'Like father like daughter huh.'

When the car arrived at Yuu's house, she got out to greet Yuu's family.

"Ah so you are the Saeki-senpai, my daughter could not shut up about." Mused by her mother.

"Please to meet you." Sayaka bowed. "I will take care of your daughter. Thanks for trusting her to me."

"What a well-mannered and beautiful girl." Praised Yuu's grandmother. Sayaka bowed in her direction.

"If she causes you any trouble. Give us a call and will take her out of your hands." Said Yuu's father.

"I know that she won't." Sayaka defended her friend.

"Well, take care sis and don't be a burden to your senpai." Rei said while hugging her sister tightly.

"I won't geez." Yuu pouted.

With much more bowing, reminders and goodbyes, and after depositing Yuu's small luggage inside the trunk, the pair finally sit back inside the car.

"That was crazy. I am sorry." Yuu said as the car started to move.

"No worries, they are excited for you."

"Yeah, this will be my first trip without them."

"Then I hope you will enjoy yourself."

"Right now, is already an enjoyable moment." She said blushing.

"Ooooh, smoooooth" Sayaka teased then notice the seatbelt. "Why do you always forget to put your seatbelt on?" she said as she leans forward to reach the belt from Yuu's side. She heard Yuu caught her breath when was close to her. 'Having her crush do things like this really does something to her heart, huh. She was right. Right now, is an enjoyable moment.'

"Maybe so you would do that? Yuu said raising both her eyebrows after Sayaka returned to sit back on her chair.

"Are you gonna flirt with me the whole weekend?"

"Well, I might be dreaming right now so I will take full advantage if I can."

"Take full advantage?" Sayaka said exaggeratedly while covering her chest with her arms.

"Oh, and I thought I admire a respectable senpai." Yuu said shaking her head.

"I am not the one with heart pounding on my chest moments ago."

"Just because I have a crush on you doesn't mean my heart was pounding."

"Was it not…pounding?" Sayaka said deliberately, leaning closer ever so slowly, gazing at Yuu with piercing seductive eyes. Yuu's breath caught again. Mouth slightly parted in awe. Their faces are near each other. Yuu can smell that delicate scent of rose and iris blend that Sayaka is wearing. Yuu closed her eyes to halt the seduction and shake her head to clear her mind.

"Yes, yes, yes…alright it is pounding. You happy now?" Yuu said leaning back to her chair and looking at her lap.

"Quite" Sayaka said. She finds that she was disappointed that the moment was over. Though she is not sure why.

They arrived at the train station and wave Jin-san goodbye as they proceed to their gran class cabin. They arrive just in time as passengers are boarding. They are seated at the front row of overly large white plush armchairs so big that even if the pair sit on just one, it would still be comfortable. They put their luggage overhead.

"Can I sit on the window side?" Yuu asks sweetly.

"Okay, but only because you ask nicely."

"Thanks, Sayaka-senpai." She jumped into the chair. Butt first. "Wow this is comfortable. It's like sitting on clouds."

Sayaka smiled and adjust the leg rest. Yuu's eyes widen in amazement.

"Now you can sleep if you want. We have over 2 hours of travel time."

"Oh no. I will savor every second of it." She said excitedly and look outside through the glass window.

Sayaka sit down as well. Going through the things she would say to the design team. The employees of her family's company had been loyal. They started as entry level till they are holding senior level to executive officers. But her father still wants to make sure they are taken care of. And to thanked them for staying with the company as they continue to do so. She is instructed to listen to any of their requests and grant it if it is within the capability of the company. Which means giving paid vacations and bonuses or any equipment or materials they may need to realize their designs. Her mind then wander about complications that may arise. Like if someone is not happy with the company anymore. Or someone is not getting along with another employee. Or someone's contract is ending and would like to have his contract band lifted to be able to work for another company. Her brain formulate counter offers and choosing persuasive words and ideas to make that hypothetical employee to stay. She must be whispering under her breathe and getting a little nervous because when Yuu touches her hand which was, to Sayaka's surprise, grasping the armrest so hard that her knuckles are all white.

"I don't have the faintest idea how to run a company, but I know you will do great in this team dinner. You are Sayaka after all. You are amazing in everything. And I am not saying this to flatter you. I am saying it because you are." Yuu said earnestly. 'Certo, un angelo è qui.' Blink Sayaka. – (Of course, there is an angel here.) "And if you need me in a way. I will be there for you." Yuu continued as she lifts her palm from Sayaka's hand.

Sayaka immediately feel cold from the lack of contact. "Uhm…" she whispered making her lips go inward to wet them. Yuu gaze at her curiously. The train start moving with a little jolt. 'Why do trains not have seatbelt?' she mused as she tries to come up with an excuse to be near Yuu again. She come up empty. Yuu then turns her gaze to the glass window and watch the buildings pass by as the train accelerate through the city.

"Oh, look senpai, the Tokyo Skytree can be seen from here." Yuu exclaimed grabbing Sayaka's arm. Sayaka had seen the structure multiple times and had been part of an exclusive tour inside and out. But still, she leans closer to have a look.

"Have you been inside it?"

"Not really. Haven't got the time to do it. I was always working. And when I have free time with my friends, we never thought about going to see the Skytree."

"Let's go sometime. And eat at the restaurant at the top."

"Oh no no no" Yuu shakes her head. "I heard the prices are insane."

"Don't worry about that. It will be my treat." Sayaka said as she leans back onto her chair.

"Senpai, you are treating me way too much. This first-class seat is way over my weekly salary."

"Well, it is my father who's treating you. So I haven't done anything for you yet."

"You did promise me you would play me a song." Yuu smiled at her.

"That I did."

"That is the best treat."

"Gosh, why are you so good at flirting. How many people are you controlling right now with your witty remarks?"

"I am not flirting. I am stating facts." Yuu said hotly.

Sayaka laughs. "That's even worse. Don't do that to everybody, okay? There's only me. I can't defend you to everyone who will flirt with you. Maybe we should have brought Jin-san with us as a bodyguard."

"You are exaggerating, senpai. But how about me? I am so small. How can I keep guys from fawning over you. One look at you and they are already on the ground. If you talk to them, they will gladly face death. And if they get a whiff of your scent oh no, it's over. All hell will break lose."

"And you said you are not flirting?" Sayaka lean closer.

"I am not, still stating facts." Yuu is unconsciously moving back.

"Is that why you have a crush on me? Because I smell nice?"

"Nice is not the right word. And it's just one of the thousand things I like about you."

"Still not flirting?" Sayaka leans even closer.

"Still not flirting." Yuu said her head flat on the head rest.

"Excuse ma'am." said an attendant. Startling Sayaka. "Would you ladies like any refreshments?"

Yuu blushed and focused on the glass window again.

"I'll have a juice if you have one."

"Of course, ma'am, we also serve coffee and tea if you like any."

"Yuu, what do you like?"

"I'll have a tea, please."

Their orders were given, and the attendant move on to the passengers behind them.

It took a few minutes before Sayaka calmed down. 'What is happening? I like Touko for crying out loud. Am I being charmed by this little girl.'

The rest of the ride was silent as Yuu was lolled by the movement of the train. Her eyes strain from looking outside. And with the excitement that overtook her last night, she didn't get enough rest. With less motivation to stay awake she finally succumb to a much-needed nap.

Sayaka welcomed this and went over to the task given to her. Playing it over and over her head till she's satisfied that she had touched on all bases and decided that she is ready for anything that could go wrong on this visit.