[AUTHOR'S NOTE: This chapter was written as a Valentine's special, so it may seem a little out of place in regards to the next few! Sorry, but I hope you have a LOVEly day!]
"I swear to god..." Asano mutters, walking into my room. I look up from the book I've been reading and wonder what's gotten him so mad.
"What's wrong, love?" I ask, setting aside my book and walking over to him. I set an arm around him and escort him over to my bed. We sit down, and I notice that his breathing is unsteady. "Calm down, you'll give yourself a heart attack breathing like that."
He nods and, after settling down, apologizes for his outburst. I repeat my first question, and this time, he answers it.
"It's just... Ren's been really moody lately," he tells me. "And with finals coming up, the others and I can't afford to deal with him. I'm sure that makes me sound like an asshole, but..."
He starts to trail off, and I calmly move us both against my pillows so that he can stretch his legs out. I sit upright and set his head softly on my chest. His face turns red, but he doesn't try to move.
"Shh," I whisper. "Just become one with the female body. I'll take care of this whole situation, okay?"
"Okay," he replies quietly. I run my fingers through his hair until he falls asleep. Now, I've got to make a plan.
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"You're going on a date with him, and that's final!" I shout. Shinobu tries to protest, but I protest louder. Finally, we both quiet down.
"What do I wear?" he asks me. "What do we talk about? What if I accidentally say something really dumb?" He's so nervous! Damn, he's really into Ren!
"Firstly," I start. "You don't freak out!" He nods and pulls out a notebook. I sigh.
"Second, you wear something that fits the style of the date. For you, it's a simple 'study session', so wear something like a tank top, because it's almost summer and shows off your muscles, and a pair of sweatpants," I explain. He's scribbling in his notebook frantically. "Oh, and make sure to keep those sweatpants loose because Ren digs a nice pair of abs!"
He looks up from his notes and asks if there's anything else. I could tell him what to say, but that wouldn't really be right. It should be the compatibility that makes or breaks the date. I shake my head and smile.
"Thanks, Megumi!" he tells me, grabbing his schoolbag and waving to Karasuma. "I've got to go! You're a lifesaver!"
"Wait!" I call out to him. He hurries back to me, and I put an earpiece into his bag. "I'll help you if you mess up. Also, hide your phone behind something. FaceTime me before the date. I'll hang up once things get... favorable, okay?" He nods and rushes over to Karasuma. Let's hope that tonight goes well - for not only his sake but my own.
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"Are you in or not?!" I yell into the phone. Shinobu's voice finally comes out and says, "Yeah." Ugh, took long enough!
I FaceTime him and notice the background as... Ren's bedroom? Very subtle, Ren. Glad to see you're taking things slow. "Okay, now hide your phone and try to conceal the earpiece," I order. Shinobu sticks the phone behind a green flower pot and brushes his hair in front of the earpiece. Perfect!
I mute myself, turn off my camera, and eagerly listen to the receiver connected to Shinobu's earpiece. This will hopefully be a long night!
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Oh my god, I know I wanted it to be a long night, but 11:26pm? How long are Ren's parents going to be at that dumb dinner party? Karasuma's probably hyperventilating in his office!
"Okay, I think I'm good," Shinobu tells Ren. He shuts a book and look over at him. "Are you?"
"Huh? Oh, yup!" Ren stutters, seemingly distracted. It's the abs for sure. So predictable! "What now?"
Without hesitating, Shinobu grabs Ren's arms and leans back against the bed. The two stare at each other quietly. Ooh, the tension!
After what feels like forever, Shinobu sits upright and groans, rubbing his head. Ren looks surprised and a bit lost. What? This can't be it!
"Shinobu, what are you doing?!" I whisper angrily into the receiver. He pulls it out of his ear and smashes it in his palm. That little shit! What the hell?!
Ren looks even more lost now. I'm right on board with him. "Does your head hurt?" he asks Shinobu, attempting to regain his confidence. "If it does, I can go get you some..."
"It's not my head, Ren," Shinobu says under his breath. He looks back at Ren and sighs. "It's my heart. I want you so bad." No. Fucking. Way! That was so goddamn smooth!
"Then have me," Ren replies. His face is flushed but not any redder than Shinobu. Damn, they're both so smooth! Come on! Kiss already, so I can go watch some crime documentaries with Asano!
Shinobu hesitates for a moment, probably thinking about his own problems, but gives up and grabs Ren. Their lips touch for moment. Ren smiles and puts his hand behind Shinobu's head. He leans forward, sending them both down so that Ren is laying on top of Shinobu.
I hang up the phone before things get spicier. I sigh, content with my work tonight. Cupid, who? Get out of the way, bitch!
I just broke the status quo of Kunugigaoka twice in one night!
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FanfictionMegumi Yanagisa was everything a young girl should be: model student, aspiring performer, driven athlete, and... MEMBER OF THE END-CLASS?! As if maintaining her status as "Queen of Kunugigaoka" isn't enough, Megumi also has to juggle tutoring her de...
