Growing Feelings -Io X Tsumiki FanFic -

Chapter 4 - Lunch Break

Tsumiki felt like this moment was going on for ages. She could help but look up into the gorgeous, handsome face of Io, as he reached over her to get the books that she wanted. Her cheeks were red and warm, so she didn't really feel cold anymore thanks to him.

"Here, Tsumiki."

Io's voice snapped Tsumiki out of her gaze back into reality. She shook her head wildly, pushing any thoughts of Io out of her head.

"T-Thank you, Io."she said as she held the books tightly to her chest. Her head lowered, her bangs covering the red blush that spread feverishly along her cheeks.

Io smiled, as a light pink dusted over his cheeks.

She really is cute.. he thought, as she looked at her. The blush on Io's cheeks grew pinker. Tsumiki noticed the slight change on Io's face. What was he blushing for?

"I-Io..?"she mumbled questioningly.

Io flinched. He hoped that she hadn't noticed the slight blush that formed on his cheeks.

"H-Hmm?"he replied, averting his gaze from her.

"You..o-okay?"

"Y..yeah..I'm fine.." Io looked away more. "L-lets go back. We gotta study for the upcoming quiz, Tsumiki."

Timidly, she nodded in reply.

The two silently walked back to the table they were studying at, stealing small glances at each other every now and then. At some point, when they tried once more to glance at each other as they sat down at the table, their eyes met. Both flinching, their faces turned pinker than ever. They both averted their gaze to the table. Hime noticed this, however she was completely oblivious to what had occurred between them.

-Time Skip brought to you by Hime: "Funyaa~!-

"Quiz over." the teacher announces. The tension of the classroom was finally released, as the students all let out sighs of relief. Conversation arose again.

Sasaki and Mayoi both let out a big sigh in unison.

"Haaaaaah...finally, the quiz is over..." they both huffed out happily.

"Good work, everyone." said Hime with a gentle smile.

"Good work," Io added, smiling down at Hime.

"Un, you too, Hime, I-I-Io." Tsumiki replied, looking down, her cheeks growing warm. Fortunately, Sasaki and Mayoi were too relieved to tease her.

The bell for lunch period rang.

Packing their things, the gang went to collect their lunch. Tsumiki felt under her desk, to grab her bento. There was nothing. Oh crud. She looked at her locker. Nothing. She sighed. Tsumiki didn't have money on her either. Her stomach growled loudly. She only ate toast for breakfast, since she slept in. (Don't judge me for the stereotypical anime brekkie. I wasn't bothered thinking of anything else. XD)Not very satisfying for a breakfast. She closed her eyes, furrowing her brows in frustration.

She suddenly felt something being placed on top of her head. She heard the sound of plastic. Opening her eyes, seeing Io right beside her.

"Here, Tsumiki."

A pink blush rose to her cheeks...again. She took the sandwich from her head.

"T-thank you, Io..."

Opening the packaging she took a small bite. Io smiled gently.

'Cute...'he thought. A pink blush formed on his cheeks. Why was he thinking about these things again? He felt a weird feeling in his chest.

"Y-you okay, I-Io..?"

Tsumiki noticed he had been looking a bit off that day. Io flinched, his cheeks growing pinker once more.

"I-I'm fine," replied quickly, averting his gaze anywhere else but at her.

"I-I see..."

"Uhuhuhuu...Io-kun..Tsumiki-chan~..."
Tsumiki slowly turned her head around, a bright red blush covering her face. So did Io.

"Why don't you two just get a room already-"Sasaki started, but was quickly kicked in the stomach by Tsumiki. Sasaki felt as if all the wind was knocked out of him.

"Tsumiki, calm down.." said Io, glancing at the seemingly lifeless body of Sasaki. He could even see his soul slowly rise up to the heavens..

"Y..you okay, Sasaki!?"

Tsumiki huffed, as she nommed on the sandwich Io gave her.

Strawberry jam, she thought. My favourite..

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Finally, another chapter. >~< I'm sorry that I haven't been uploading lately, I've been hella busy.. I also apologise that this chapter is very short.. But there'll be more! I'll start updating more frequently!! Anyhoo, I thank you guys so much for reading this fanfic! I'm so glad you guys enjoy reading it. I hope you guys will stay with me till the end of the book! ^_^

TheKawaiiAlyssa