Toman's Catphrodite (Book 2 of Toman's Black Cat)

WHAT ARE THEY DOING?!?!?!

I've known Ran Haitani for only a week, and he is trying to kiss me! Why!?!?!?WHY?!?!?!?

I felt my head begin to spin and warmth spread through my body at his closeness but felt this odd sensation of not really wanting to pull away, like somehow, I could trust him. I squeaked in surprise when I heard Mikey's voice a mere few steps away from us and I already knew what was about to happen, though I couldn't understand why. As soon as he moved in closer to Ran and adjusted his footing, I jumped up in between them. "Mikey WAIT!!!"

I can't let them fight each other! This is dumb anyway! Mikey and Ran are friends!

Mikey's eyes widened before sadness took over his features and I couldn't understand why but I also couldn't explain the pain in my chest at such a sight. Before I could say anything, he began to turn and walk away, making the pain much worse.

What would I tell Emma if she knew I made her brother sad?!?!?!

"Mikey!" I ran after him but right as I was only a few steps away, my foot caught on something, and I tripped when he started to face me again.

I'M GONNA DIE BY TRIPPING?!?!?!?!

His speed is unparalleled but not quite at the last minute like this. He caught me but we both ended up falling, with me landing with a 'oof' on his chest. I tried to catch my breath and began to mutter apologies as I tried to get off but felt one of his arms wrapped around my waist. I jerked my head up at the intimate gesture and made eye contact with him.

This...feels...like I've been like this before....

All I could do was hold eye contact, noticing that Mikey's eyes were glassy as he looked deep into mine. I didn't get the chance to ask why he seemed so upset before another arm pulled me up from behind. "You fell kinda hard on our dear leader, princess." Ran set me upright again with a smile.

My mouth opened and shut like a fish as I tried to comprehend why this felt so familiar and odd at the same time. "Ran, don't you have a club to run?" Mikey's voice showed extreme irritation, but Ran didn't look the least bit worried.

He simply smiled at me while taking one of my hands in his and placing a kiss on my palm. I froze in the spot for only a minute before, "Stop being such a flirt, Ran! You'll never get a girlfriend if you're flirting with every chick ever!" I pulled my hands to my sides with a huff, trying to forget both gestures so I could at least think.

"You're right. That's why from now on, I'm only gonna flirt with you!" He winked and walked off as I tried to comprehend what was going on.

What?!?! WHAAAAAT?!?!?!?!?!

I could vaguely hear Mikey saying something but ended up turning and running all the way to my new home.

MY BRAIN CAN'T TAKE THIS!!!!