High & Low ~The story of SWORD~

Act 13: It's a Boy-Girl Thing

The entrance door opened, Cobra and Noboru walked inside. They faces were serious, and they were talking. Both waved at Chiharu and Kasumi, who were already in the Itokan Diner. Then they sat on the red sofa at the end of the store. Kasumi, climbed off the counter, and reached behind the bar. Pulled two red plastic cups, she poured soda and ice cubes. She grabbed the cups and walked over, where Cobra and Noboru were sitting. She placed the cups on the table.

"Where is Naomi, and Yamato?" Kasumi asked gazing at Noboru. Looking Cobra at the eyes was still difficult for her.

"She is in Yamato's garage. They will be back later." Noboru noted. He took the cup and had a sip. Cobra only gave an angry gaze at Kasumi. He didn't like the new kid. Maybe he didn't look like Kasumi, but his smell, his body language some how reminded him of her.

Kasumi nodded at Noboru and walked back climbing against the counter. She started talking with Chiharu about the Doubt.

"Why are you avoiding Ren?" Noboru asked him. "He is a good kid. What happened?" Everyone found it odd for Cobra with out a reason not to like someone.

Cobra leaned against Noboru and whispered "He irritates me."

Noboru and Cobra were talking about the last threats around the area. There was nothing secret there. Kasumi leaned against the counter gazing at Cobra.

Chiharu poked her and caught her attention. "Stop staring like that its creepy." he whispered at her.

Kasumi shifted off her daydream "Eh! Well.." she murmured.

Lately, 'Cobra' occupied her mind day and night. There were moments she felt guilty, for lying to him. Other times she felt irritated by him. And lately, she had one more issue. Her face would burn red. Her heart would escape few bits. And there were time she felt butterflies in her chest. She diagnosed herself ill. There could not be any other explanation.

Noboru almost laughed. The way Kasumi acted lately seemed so childish. Even he had noticed the red face and the strange behavior of the new boy. "Cobra, you and Ren? Whats the story?" his friend asked suddenly. "What did you do to the poor kiddo, to look you like that!?"

Cobra pushed Noboru, so he could stand up. He grabbed Kasumi by her arm and dragged her out of the Itokan Diner. Lately the odd looks were too creepy, even for Cobra. Kasumi struggled to resist. But Cobra hold her strongly. Escaping wasn't an option. And since he though he was a boy, his grip was strong.

Noboru smirked, since he knew Cobra well. Although, grabbing Kasumi was kind of wild. But Noboru could tell that Cobra paid attention at the boy, and that he cared. After all, often Cobra could be misunderstood. He always worried, about his friends. And, since the day Rocky placed that 'Baka' boy under his care. He would not harm him. Yet that boy was pissing him off.

Cobra threw Kasumi against the door as they stepped outside. "What was that Ren?" Cobra asked her serious.

Kasumi hit against the door was rough, she could feel her bones hurt. She looked at him loaded with anger. "Let me be!" Kasumi yelled at him as she pushed him.

"I don't really care how you act around me. I can handle you. But lately, you started creepy me out. What is wrong with you?" Cobra voiced with strong but low tone. "I don't have time to deal with childish things. Things are serious. Get your act together." he added.

Kasumi leaned back against the wall. For once she was paying attention to what Cobra was telling her, and not thinking how hot he looked naked. Cobra was right. Lately, posing as Ren she had lost herself. Her guild made her miss the point of being there. It was too childish. "Okay, I got it!" she yelled at him. Her eyes met directly with his, making both awkward.