The Competition

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     Cass walked in as you and Hiro were putting on jackets. "Are you kids going out?" She asked, hands in her pockets. You both nodded (although you nodded more eagerly). Cass smiled, and pulled her hands out of her pockets; money was intertwined in her fingers. (Just a sense she had.) She was about to lend the money to Hiro, until Ashi interrupted, bringing out his own wallet; which was full of money! "Hahah, it's fine, Cass." Ashi said, smiling. Cass tilted her head. "Do I know you?" She said, until Ashi shrugged, smiling more. "No, (Y/N)'s father has told me of you. It's alright, I got them covered." Hiro pouted, while you looked at Ashi once more in awe. He sure was nice!

     "Hey, I'm getting one more thing, be right back." Hiro mumbled to you, leaving to power-walk up the stairs. You nodded, staying downstairs. Ashi noticed the absence of Hiro, and tried to leave. "Well, (Y/N), let's go!" Ashi said casually, bringing a scarf out of his pocket.

     How does one keep a scarf in a pocket, exactly?

     Well, I mean, guy pockets are huge.

     Lucky.

     "Don't forget about Hiro." You said, putting your hands in your pockets. Your tiny, tiny pockets, compared to Ashi's. (Let's all now imagine each pant leg is an entire pocket.) You decided to put your hands in your jacket pockets; much better! Hiro trumped down the stairs, hands in pockets. (What's up with these people and pockets?) "I'm ready." He announced, standing next to you, almost making physical contact. Ashi nodded, and held the door for you two.

     Just kidding! He shut the door on Hiro. You didn't notice; you were HUNGRY. Hiro angrily opened the door as Ashi winked at him. "Oops, sorry! Looks like you gotta keep up." Ashi skipped up over to you, saying something, as you blushed and laughed. Ashi took a glance at Hiro smirking- You ran over to Hiro. "C'mon, Hiro! Hurry up, I'm starving!" You took his hand as he blushed, but then smirked back at Ashi, holding hands with you, running to the sidewalk.

     "Oh, it is on." Ashi murmured. 

     Ashi power-walked to you both, whom were about to cross the street. He stepped right in the middle of you two! "Hold hands, now." He motherly said. "We're in college!" You said, furrowing your eyebrows. (Sure, you wouldn't' have mentioned that if you got to hold hands with Hiro again, but, y'know....) It was too late, you were already on the street, Ashi grabbing your hands. 'This is so stupid...' Hiro muttered, as Ashi laughed quietly to himself. Once you all were over, Hiro jerked his hand out of Ashi's, while you politely removed yours, and wiped it on your pants. 

     "So, where should we go?" Ashi asked. You pondered deeply on it. "How about the mall?" Hiro suddenly said. Your eyes lit up in delight. The mall! You loved the mall! (Hiro knows you do.) "Awesome idea, Hiro!" You said, making him smile. Ashi's expression was pained. "Yeeeaah... Let's go."

--This time skip was brought to you by my cream soda! Say hi, cream soda. Cream Soda: CARBONATION!--

     An awkward silence followed all of you, the entire way to the mall. Ashi usually broke the silence, asking you questions like "What's your favorite color?" or "Do you like dogs?". You remembered 'stranger danger' in your head for a split second, but hastily dismissed it. Hiro felt agitated, but it was worth it. Things were going to go his way soon enough. 

     You entered the mall, a burst of air flew to your face, your (hair length) locks floating for a few seconds. This didn't go unnoticed by Hiro, who thought you looked like a model. Your face clicked into a smile instantly, remembering all the fun times (but then frowning a bit remembering Victoria's Secret) you had at the mall! Hiro lead the both of you to the food court, him looking back at you (making sure you didn't get stolen by A̶s̶h̶i̶ a random stranger) occasionally. And then you all arrived at the food court. You smelled in the variety of scents that drifted from here and there. 

     You decided that the group should go to a chinese restaurant; they happily agreed. (Sorry if you dislike chinese food.) You ordered a bowl of soup, while Ashi got fried squid. Hiro ordered some dumplings. You sat at a booth table, Ashi about to sit next to you, until Hiro slyly slipped inbetween the both of you, sitting beside you instead. He was pressed up against you protectively. Ashi sighed very quietly and sat opposite of you. Hiro mouthed 'stranger danger'. That phrase was starting to seem like an excuse. Yes! You could use that to get closer to Hiro!

     You started a conversation with Hiro. "I can't believe this mall is already super dressed up for Christmas. Thanksgiving hasn't even happened yet." You said, looking at the snowflake decorations littered from here and there in the mall. Hiro sighed and agreed. "It's sorta funny, though. Christmas is gonna be here before we know it." He said, and you smiled. "I'm excited!" You said. "Me too." He replied. Hiro's posture suddenly straightened. "I... Gotta be right back." He said, leaving the table. You tilted your head, and frowned. "Uh, okay..." And now you were alone with Ashi. "I wonder what that was all about." You commented. "I hope he gets back before the food comes."

     "...Sure." Ashi said, swiftly moving from his seat to the one Hiro was previously sitting in. Your eye twitched; you must find an excuse to get Ashi outta that seat. Now that you think about it, he's been really touchy with you. It was creepy. But then again, he's nice. You couldn't make your mind up. "Hey, something seems the matter." Ashi said, breaking your train of thought. You sipped on some water that randomly appeared infront of you. The service was very good.

     And... Ninja-like.

     The food arrived at your table, as you smiled. But you didn't want to eat until Hiro got here. Ashi started slowly eating his food, as you eyed Hiro's dumplings (hahahah). 

     You hoped he'd be back soon.

     DON'T WORRY THERE WILL BE MORE PLOT AND FLUFF I PROMISE UH THAT'S IT OKAY BYE

Ciao, -Critique-A-La-Mode

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