The threads that ties us (SLOW UPDATES!!!)

||21|| Puzzle [Part 1]

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(Giyu's POV)

"She hung up on me."

I sighed, laying down on my bed and staring at my bedroom roof.  I couldn't stop thinking about what she had said. 

Was it true? Or was she just playing a trick on me? She sounded so serious though. I guess I'll just have to wait, until tomorrow to find out. I pulled my blankets over my body, laying on my side as I stared at my phone, that was laid next to me. I grabbed my phone and placed it on my bedside table, not getting up, before closing my eyes, knowing that sleepless hours were awaiting me.

(Shinobu's POV)

[Time skip]

It was 1pm now, for some reason although I was the one who suggested meeting up, I realized what a horrible idea this was. I was so nervous! And on top of that, I couldn't decide what to wear! I tried on everything! I tried everything, from T-shirts to overalls to tank tops and even blouses! I just can't decide! I don't even know why I am so nervous, nor do I know why I want to look perfect! It's just a dat- wait wha- 

"Shinobu! Snap out of it!" I shouted at myself, staring at my blushing expression through the body mirror. 

*Knock knock*

"Shinobu! Are you ok?" I heard my mother ask. Great Shinobu. Now you've done it.

"Yes mum! I'm fine!"

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah!"

"Hmm, ok then!"

I could hear her as she walked away. 

"Phew, that was close." I whispered as I started to pick up all the clothes I dumped on the floor. 

"Let's just go with this." I said as I finished picking up all the clothes and looking in the body mirror once more.

"I hope he likes it." I said as looked at myself in a purple turtleneck, a black mini skirt and black stockings. I then walked to the bathroom and began to brush my hair and tie it up in my usual fashion and finished it off with my butterfly hair pin. I then exited the bathroom, back into my room and grabbed my bag from my bed, before heading to leave, giving myself a final check.

"This is good. I hope he thinks so too." I then headed out of my room and through to the front door, past my parents, Kanao and a suspicious Kanae. 

"Where are you going Shinobu?" She asked, catching everyone's attention. 

"Oh- well-"

"Your going on a date with Tomioka right?" She asked. My face turned pink.

"Wha- no! It's not a date- we're just having a friendly chat!"

"So you are meeting with Tomioka," she said, covering her mouth in overexaggerated shock. 

"Oh have fun dear!" My mother said, winking at me.

"Mum!" I wined, a large blush on my face.

"Tell me when you two hook up." My father said in a normal tone, still reading his newspaper.

"Dad!" I shouted in embarrassment. I could feel my face heating up to the point of bursting.

"Bye." Kanao said, normally.

"Bye Kanao!" At least one person wasn't teasing me.

"Tell us if you guys hook up! We're all rooting for it!" Kanae shouted as I put on my shoes. 

"Hnnnnnnng Kanae!" I shouted as I opened the door. Leaving without saying goodbye. I made my way to the front gate, my face still overheated. I started walking to our agreed meeting spot, at Kaburamaru Cafe. The both of us had never been there before, however it has a 5 star rating and was close by, so we decided to go.

Once I arrived I saw Tomioka-san standing at the front door. 

"Hello, sorry Tomioka-san! Did I keep you waiting?" I asked, walking up to him.

"No." He replied.

"Ah, I'm relieved," I said, for some reason I found myself hoping he would say something about my appearance.

"Let's head in," he said calmly. That's when I could feel myself snap. I grabbed Tomioka-san's hand, since I couldn't reach his shoulder. Causing him to pause suddenly and turn his head towards me. 

(Author's POV)

If only Shinobu had noticed the blush on Tomioka's face as he nervously pulled his had away from her. However she was way to angry and had her signature pissed off face on (with her eyes closed) to realize.

"Tomioka-san! Don't you think it's a bit rude to just tell a girl to head in without saying hello?" She said, feeling pissed off.

Tomioka, who had quickly gained his composure replied with a simple, "sorry."

Shinobu, who was wbout to have another outburst was suddenly interupted by an awfully familiar voice.

"Shinobu-sama, what are you doing here? With Tomioka-san too!"

The two quickly turned their heads towards the familiar voice. 

(Shinobu's POV)

Oh gosh. What is up with my luck-

"Mitsuri?!" I shouted in shock.

"What are you doing here?!"

"That's what I asked you!" She said back.

"Are you two, perhaps on a date?"

"N-no! We're just here to have a chat! But, what are you doing here?!" I responded, a blush spreading over my face. Gosh I never thought I'd want this, but please may Tomioka-san be an absolute airhead right now! He can't see my face!

"Well, I'm here to see Iguro-san," She responded, blushing slightly.

"Iguro-san?! Are you on a date?" I asked.

"No! Of course not!" She shouted, blushing even harder.

"I just came here to see him," She replied.

"If you just came to see him, why at a cafe?" Tomioka-san asked.

"Well he works here." She said.

"What?!" I asked in shock.

"Yeah, he owns this place." She said.

"But he's a student!" I said in astonishment.

"Yeah, but he also owns a cafe, he named it after his pet snake Kaburamaru." She said happily.

"Wait- he named a cafe after a snake?" I asked, in shock.

"Yeah! Come and sit with me!" Mitsuri suddenly said, before grabbing Tomioka-san and I's hands, and dragging us to her table. I suddenly remembered that I had to speak about those dreams. I tapped Tomioka-san as we were being dragged. He looked at me in confusion and I whispered quietly, but loud enough for him to hear,

"Let's talk about it after this."

He nodded in response. 

"Huh? Did you say something?" Mitsuri asked as she stopped at her table.

"Ah, no." I replied.

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(Kanae's POV)

"Good job Mitsuri, keep it up." I thought as I watched the 3 of them chat. Our plan is working eheh. 

To be continued..........