Growing Feelings -Io X Tsumiki FanFic -

Chapter 10 - Funyaa!

"Um....what type of stitch is this again, Hime-san?" Io sheepishly looked down at his..creation. It didn't look anything like the plushie that Hime was sewing.

"Ah, that's called a backstitch, Io-kun!" she replied cheerfully with a smile, which faltered slightly at the sight of Io's...creation. "It's used to securely sew things together!..Uhm...do you need a bit of help?" she asked.

Io nodded in defeat. He had to commend those who took this hobby seriously. It definitely wasn't as easy as it looked to be, Io thought. He furrowed his eyebrows, determined to at least attach the head on.. why was it so lumpy? It didn't look like a cat at all. Io let out a dejected sigh. At this rate, he wouldn't get Tsumiki's gift done by Monday.

"Here, like this." Hime guided Io's hands with care, slowly showing him the manoeuvres and steps on how to sew up a cat plushie. Io felt grateful that Hime was a patient and understanding friend.

"T..thank you, Hime-san."he said, holding the completed plush toy in his hands. It certainly wasn't as adorable and well-made as Hime's, but Io couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and achievement. As long as it looked decent. He tried his best after all.

"No problem, Io-kun!" Hime smiled warmly at him. "But I need to ask, why the sudden request to learn this?"

Io flinched at the question. Should he be honest? Or was it better if she didn't know? He knew that he wouldn't be able to deal with the guilt of lying to a friend, however.

"Uhm...I wanted to make a gift. For...Tsumiki." he replied, blushing in embarrassment.

"..Ohhh! Is it her birthday soon?"

Io went silent, feeling slightly shocked that Hime didn't get the hint. Not that he wanted her to, though.

"Not anytime soon.."he replied quietly.

Hime paused for a moment, making a thoughtful face, when her eyes suddenly widened in surprise.

"Io...you don't happen to mean that you..!?"

Io looked down at the table, trying his hardest to stop his cheeks from burning. He gave her a solid nod.

For a few seconds, there was silence.

"...Eh?"

"........EHHHHHH??!!!"Hime exclaimed.

"Y...you like Tsumiki-chan..." Io noticed Hime's face gleam with excitement, her cheeks pinker than ever.

"F...Funyaaaaa!!!" Suddenly, blood burst out of her nose, as she fell faint on the floor.

"H-Hime-san..?!"

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I'm so sorry that this chapter is short, but I promise I'll update more soon!!! I love you all who have still read this crappy fanfic.. ;w;

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