Hakuouki: Dragon Circles in Quiet Summer

Chapter 3

"Why'd you make dinner? You're suppose to be resting, remember?" Sano asks with a grin.

"I don't care. This is really good!" Shinpachi says stuffing his mouth.

"Because I wanted my first meal back to be edible." I wink at Saitou, who's turn to make dinner was today.

"Well it's super good. The last time you made food for us was... See? It's been so long I can't even remember if you did or not!" Heisuke says making me laugh.

"Whatever, just eat your food before Shinpachi does." I say and Heisuke catches him in the act yelling at him.

"Sakura, are you still going out with Saitou tomorrow? If so I would like you not to be out the whole day."

"I understand." Saitou says nodding.

"What? Then we won't have that much time... No I think we can make it." Saitou gives me a look. "It's a surprise." I smile and Kondou begins to laugh.

"Sakura, be nice to Souji." He advises.

"Yeah, looks like he can kill with that glare." Sano notes and I look to my right and he's glaring at Saitou, who is on my left.

"Souji should have the ought about that before he called me indecent. So I will dead and be decent with another decent friend." I say nodding my head.

"Weren't you two just kissing each other before you got here?" Sano asks confused.

"Yes, but that is totally different. Tomorrow I'm just going out with a friend while looking decent instead of wearing something indecent like I usually wear." I say looking at Souji with a grin.

"I never-"

"Yeah, okay but I'm still going out because it's funny when you're mad." I laugh when his eyes widen. "It's cute that you're getting all worked up over Saitou. I didn't think you'd be the jealous type." His eyes narrow and looks like a child pouting.

"See, cute." I laugh with the others.

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The next day I get ready and dress in my dark violet kimono and make sure I look my best and proper in every way. Saitou told me to meet him by the gates and he was early as expected.

"I'm ready to go, how about you?" I ask, making him turn around. His eyes widen at my appearance.

"Y-yes. Let's go." He says still struck by my appearance.

"You look good." Sano says from behind. I turn to see him and the others. I see Souji approaching and I see him take note of my appearance.

"Do I look decent?" I ask making him smirk.

"Yes, you always do." I chuckle, covering my mouth.

"Thank you. Well we should be off or by the time we eat I won't be able to take you to my surprise." Souji's smirk disappears as he narrows his eyes. I have to hide my chuckle behind my fingers as I turn away and walk with Saitou.

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Lunch is enjoyable with me and him joking back and forth. He's slow to open up but soon he laughs and smiles with ease.

When we finish we walk through town and I give no hints as to where we are going. "Saitou, I have to admit there is another motive as to why I wanted you here with me besides being my best and decent friend." He nods.

"I had figured as much. You do not do anything without reason. I was just not sure of its depth of why you chose me to be with you." I try not to grin.