• I yawned as Ryo and I entered the school gates together.
    “Looks like your fan club is always waiting for you.” I commented. He stopped suddenly, which made me stop as well and look at what he stopped for. My eyes widened to that older girl Chitose again! I could tell that Ryo was in serious mode. The upbeat boy he’s used to isn’t here right now.
    “What are you planning to do?” I asked, standing by his side. He sighed deeply.
    “Let’s go.” He said, continuing to walk ahead. I followed in step behind him with my own sigh. When we got to her by the doors, he brushed passed her without a word. Not that I mind, but why was he only being cold to her specifically? I did the same thing he did, but I couldn’t help but look back at her. Her hands were in fists, and I knew she wanted to cry. Even though I’ve never been in love for real, I’m sure this was how it was. This girl has deeper feelings than the regular girls around Iruka. I couldn’t change his mind about her, but I definetly couldn’t leave her heartbroken.
    “Hello my sweet sugar plum!” Ren hugged me from behind suddenly. He really does over tower me nowadays. I never noticed that before…
    “Let’s go to class.” He held my hand and led me to the doors.
    “Oh look at the love birds, how romantic!” Some people said as they passed me. My expression became flat. A regular girl would have snatched her hand away embarrassed…but I was too tired to argue with this person right now.
    During class, Iruka passed me a note during class which was unusual.
    Since when did you start going out with Ren? He wrote first. My eyes widened.
    I’m not going out with anyone! I wrote back. In that same instant, he handed back the note.
    Really? But you two came in holding hands together. I find that highly suspicious. He drew a happy face after it. I rolled my eyes.
    That’s ridiculous; you know I have no time for love. So drop it. After that, he did drop it.
    “Hello my love swan!” Ren found me on top of the roof. I ran out right as the bell rang to avoid him, I even switched where I usually hung out. So how the heck did he find me?!
    “Stop calling me those names.” I said.
    “Well what do you want me to call you? My queen?” He smiled down at me; for once he looked kind of…No! I shook my head; he does not attract me at all! I can’t think about those kinds of things right now!
    “You should only shower your girlfriend with such praises.” I turned away.
    “But you are the only one I want to praise.” I looked back up at him…and he looked serious again. Ren always has these different moods…
    “I’m sorry, but I’m not dating right now.” I stood up and hurried back down before anything else could occur. Somehow, it feels just like what Iruka did to that girl. I sighed, I’m no better than what he did…

    “Alright, are you all done going over your lines?” The director asked.
    “I am, but I’m not sure about Miss Reina here. She might be missing a little sex appeal to even get my character going.” Akira said. I narrowed my eyes.
    “And…Action!”
    As class started, I thought about what Azuma had done for me yesterday. I feel that I need to thank him later. For now, I just stared at Nanase teach the class. I loved that I had him as my teacher that way I could see him more than my older sister does. I felt superior whenever I knew I was spending more time with him than she was.
    After class was over, Nanase called me into his office to speak with me.
    “Is Yuka still mad at me for what happened the other night at dinner?” What a thing to ask. But I can use this to my advantage.
    “She’s very upset; she says she might even feel that you’re not serious about her. Last night she went out with someone, he looked really handsome.” I said. The other night at dinner, I had stolen all of Nanase’s time with Yuka. She didn’t even get to greet or say goodbye to him properly. Yuka thought he was ignoring her the whole night, and in reverse, Nanase thought the same about her. Nanase looked sad and concerned now, which is what I wanted. Now it was my turn to step in. I walked over to him and put my hand around his head.
    “Don’t cry Nanase, I’m here if you need anything.” I smiled.
    “I’m a fool grown man, I wouldn’t cry. And I know you’re here for me Youko, you’re always here for me.” He smiled genuinely to me. That’s all I could take, I turned his head up fully and kissed him on the lips. He jumped up at once.
    “You…Youko…!” His eyes widened at me as he pushed me away quickly.
    “It’s your entire fault Nanase!” I shouted.
    “Wha…what are you doing?!” He was still shocked. My anger took me over more than tears and sadness at that moment.
    “Nanase, I like you. I’ve been holding it in…but I just can’t do it anymore!”
    “Youko…I…” I just couldn’t hold myself back anymore so I pushed him down onto his desk. Something inside me went off, and I knew it was all those feelings that I’ve held in since day one. I smiled seductively.
    “Nanase, it seems you really don’t love my sister. You’re getting excited just by a mere student. I love you Nanase, and by the way you always secretly flirt with me, I can tell you feel the same way…” I began to kiss his neck like a pervert. If I didn’t do this, then how else would my feelings get across?!
    “Youko…stop…What are you talking about?” Nanase tried to stop me, but he couldn’t.
    “You shouldn’t fight it anymore; I promise I can make you happy just like my sister can. She’s not good for you; she’s just another girl who can’t commit to anything. I can do so much more for you! I even spent more time with you then my sister has, so how is it that you can love her…while you’re still with me? That’s how it was at dinner, wasn’t it?” I smiled.
    “Youko stop it at once!” Nanase pushes me to the ground. I turn my head to the floor...anger pulsed throughout my body. I love him, why can’t he see that?!
    “Why are you doing these things? You even sabotaged the dinner for Yuka and I...Why would you do that when you know how I feel about her?” Nanase was furious. Why does it have to be Yuka? We’re sisters…so why couldn’t I be the one he had fallen in love with?! I began to cry again, I couldn’t do this right now…so I ran out of the room.
    “Youko!” Nanase…I hate you!

    I sighed. Why did I do that yesterday? I comforted a girl in such a way; usually I wouldn’t even care if they cried. I don’t care if feelings are hurt, I don’t care at all. Girls have always been chasing after me, but this girl is different it seems.
    “Youko!” I heard as I passed through the halls casually. I saw Youko bolt out of the office. I should just let it go but…I just can’t. Damn it all! I run down the halls after her. She runs all the way down the stairs, she’s not watching where she’s going! And in that instant, she trips.
    “I got you!” I say as I jump to catch her.
    “Azuma?” She looks up at me. I’m shocked when she suddenly cries into my shirt.
    “You know, you need to stop crying every time you see me.” I look away just in case she’s looking up at me. But all she does is hug me tighter, and so I give in and hold her tighter. I really don’t know why…it has to be her that I’ve fallen for…

    As I lied in bed, I thought about what I did yesterday. I guess it’s bad to have done that…but my feelings are too strong for Nanase.
    “Maybe I should just give up already…” I put my head in my hands.
    “Didn’t I tell you not to cry?” I looked up and saw Azuma standing in my room.
    “What…how did you…?!” I asked stunned.
    “I came in through your window; I thought you would need some cheering up.” He smiled.
    “Why are you trying to comfort me?” I asked.
    “Because you need to stop crying all the time, or your going to form wrinkles on your forehead like my grandma.” He pointed to his own forehead. I couldn’t help but laugh at that.
    “Youko…” I stopped laughing and looked at him.
    “What?” I asked.
    “Nothing…it’s just that, it’s the first time I’ve seen you smile like that in front of me. It was always for that other guy.” Azuma’s mood suddenly changed as he looked away.
    “Are you…jealous?” I went over to him and tried to get him to look me in the eyes.
    “I’m…of course not! That’d be stupid, idiot!” I giggled, he was cute enough to bully.
    “I think someone is jealous.” I tried to tickle him. I’m a girl, that’s all I could think of doing.
    “Stop that…” He looked like he wanted to laugh. So I continued.
    “Stop…stop it…” He cracked a little bit. And after two minutes more, he was finally laughing. I stopped and began laughing too.
    “You think that’s funny do you?” He tried to get me back, but he stumbled and suddenly we were on the bed together with Azuma on top. His face was so close; I could feel his breath touch my lips. We stared into each other’s eyes, and that’s when he kissed me. It felt different from the kiss I had with Nanase. I could feel sparks in this kiss.
    “I…” Azuma stopped to look in my eyes once more. He was blushing.
    “I love you…” He said softly. I smiled and kissed him some more.

    I couldn’t believe I had kissed Youko. It felt like…I wanted to stay with her forever. This wasn’t how a playboy was supposed to act; I wasn’t supposed to hold feelings for a girl. No matter how beautiful they were. But I couldn’t steer clear, because Youko had caught me already and there was only one thing left to do…
    “I love you…” I said it. She smiled at me and kissed me again. This felt right for once.
    The next day at school, I felt like I was different.
    “Azuma, is it true? You’re sticking to just one girl?!” Genji approached me in the halls. I sighed.
    “Yup, I only have one girlfriend now.”
    “What’s that all about?! And why is your cheek so red?”
    “Well, unlike you I’ve found love and had to dump all the other girls. So you’ll be busy mending some broken hearts, seeing as you’re number one player now.” I patted his shoulder and went on my way.
    “Where are you going Azuma, get back here! You’re just going to give up everything?!”
    “Yep, I need to see my girlfriend now so later.” I said.

    “Um excuse me?” I walked into Nanase’s office. It took all my courage to finally talk to him again. Azuma coached me through the whole weekend. He wasn’t happy to hear all the details about my feelings for Nanase. I smiled just thinking about it.
    “Youko…” Nanase turned around in his chair.
    “I just wanted to commend you on your engagement to my sister. And I’m really sorry for what happened before. I wish for us to just put that behind us and let it be forgotten.” I bowed.
    “Youko, I know it took a lot of courage to come and see me. And I’m really glad that you seem to be fine now. After I proposed, I wanted to speak to you but it seems you didn’t want to come out of your room all weekend.” When he said that, I thought about Azuma.
    “I know, I feeling a little under the weather. Well it seems that’s all I came here to do, and tonight don’t forget that there’s going to be a dinner party. My mother reminded me; she said I could also bring my own guest!” I said.
    “A guest?” He looked at me questionably.
    “Youko, are you ready?” Azuma knocked on the door just then. I smiled and went to him at once.
    “Bye-bye Nanase.” I waved goodbye as I left with Azuma.
    “And…Cut!” The director called.
    “That’s a wrap people. I’m really glad of how the scenes have turned out. It’ll all air in a week.”
    “I can’t believe I had to kiss you!” I spit out at Akira. I held in so much since he made that remark before we started shooting today. He looked at me differently. And without a warning, he grabbed me by the waist and kissed me.
    “Oh my, it seems that Akira and Reina have developed feelings for each other?!” The director smiled happily. I pushed Akira away and stalked off in the other direction. His lips did taste inviting…but I just need to shake it all off!